Job Description

Registered Nurse | Specialised | Cath Lab Experienced
Function
Nursing
Facility
Position
Registered Nurse | Specialised | Cath Lab Experienced
Introduction
An opportunity exists for an experienced Registered Cath Lab Scrub Sister at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Cape Town. The position will report to the Unit Manager Waheeda Howell. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning of this unit and ensure quality nursing care to all patients.
Critical Outputs
Ensuring effective financial management by

• Ensuring accurate charging by managing clocking time
• Ensuring consignment stock, equipment and prosthesis is charged according to policy
• Managing stock by participating in regular stock taking and controlling of the consignment stock in accordance with the hospital (local) policy

Affecting the functioning of department equipment and instrumentation by

• Ensuring the correct use of the equipment and instrumentation by educating and supervising staff on the correct utilization of the equipment

Providing Quality patient care by

• Obtaining the correct information
• Ensuring that the patient is comfortable and assist the doctor during the procedure

Ensuring effective people management by

• Providing job specific training and assessing the competence of staff
• Assist the Unit Manager to correctly monitor the normal and overtime hours
• Ensure the team works according to the scope of practice
• Give feedback to the unit manager in order to assess optimal performance

Effective SHEQ management by

• Ensuring the use of personal protective clothing and complying with ISO requirements
• Ensuring the disposal of medical waste in order to effectively control infection

Effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders

• Attend review and consultative form meetings to maintain healthy relationships with internal stakeholders
• Maintain a healthy relationship with external stakeholders by reporting and escalating unresolved issues to the unit manager

Requirements

• Registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse
• Cath lab/ ICU/Trauma and/or theatre experience will be an advantage
• Must have own transport
• Work flexible hours to suit department operational needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to make accurate decisions
• Resilience and stress tolerance
• Strong customer orientation

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

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Closing date
Friday, November 28, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

Skills Required