Job Description

ABOUT

Intercare is a dynamic healthcare company focusing on offering value-based healthcare to patients. As ambassadors of the Intercare brand, everything we do is guided by our purpose to make people feel better. Our shared values of People-centred, Integrity, Inclusivity, Compassion, Excellence and Innovation define what we believe and who we are.

Intercare Century City Day Hospital situated in Cape Town, is recruiting for an Enrolled Nurse (Anaesthetic). The purpose of the position is to assist in surgical procedures by setting up the room before the operation, assisting the anaesthetist during surgery and preparing the patient for the move to the recovery room.

CRITICAL OUTPUTS

• To function as part of a team under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Prepare all the necessary instruments & equipment with regards to anaesthesia.
• Work alongside the anaesthetist, providing instruments, medicine & other materials as required, and be able to anticipate their requirements.
• Promotion of health and safety & responsible for ensuring that surgical instruments, equipment & swabs are accounted for throughout the procedure.
• Undertake the 'circulating nurse' role where required, preparing the environment & equipment needed for the operating theatre list.
• Record information about each surgical procedure/operation.
• Ordering supplies of equipment / medicine and liaise with the Sterile Services Department regarding equipment & instruments.
• Cleaning of theatre, checking of equipment & ensuring use of sterile technique to maintain sterility throughout the procedure.
• Prepare the patient for recovery room & complete documentation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum requirement: Grade 12
• Diploma/Degree in nursing leading to qualification as Enrolled Nurse
• At least 2 to 3 years' proven anaesthetics experience in a theatre environment
• Computer proficiency (MS Office)
• SANC registration as an Enrolled Nurse

If your personal purpose is aligned to our purpose and your values fit in with our value system, please apply. We encourage Diversity of Thought, and we welcome people to build and add to our culture.

CLOSING DATE: 09 February 2024

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If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date please regard your application as unsuccessful.

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