Theatre Rotation Nurse (Grade C2)

Role summary
The Theatre Rotation Nurse (TRN) is a professional nurse that has been appointed for the purpose of joining a theatre program to ultimately become a theatre scrub nurse. They will follow a set program adapted by the UM of the theatre to fit into the particular theatre’s disciplines. The Theatre Rotation Registered Nurse needs to rotate between theatre departments to gain knowledge of each area and have each signed off by a dedicated competent theatre nurse/Unit Manager.
The Theatre Rotation Registered Nurse remains a professional who is responsible within a bigger team for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised, holistic, and person-centred nursing care of a patient, their families or the community, either performed directly or indirectly.
The incumbent also fulfils the role by the use of scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patient as a physical, social and spiritual individual by use of educational and technical means applicable to health care practice.

Key work output and accountabilities
• Provide input and standards in further development of the Rotation theatre program.
• To ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Aim as member of staff to optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care, within the frame of the assigned budget.
• Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
• Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.
• Co-ordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to meet and acknowledge their on-going educational needs and any difficulties experienced in achieving the targets
• Provide for the ongoing review, practice and in-service training of theatre procedures as stipulated in the program
• Actively participate in the in-service training and signing off competencies as required
• Work in the allocated space as prescribed by the course material and the Unit Manager
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Attend and complete the 6 month theatre nurse course in a period directly following the 12 month rotation in-house program
• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal
• Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Ensure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems / issues.
• Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard nursing care procedures, as set out in the standards and SOPs as well as nursing care theory and medical direction.
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated to any patient / person in any ward / department of the hospital. To diagnose and treat the emergency patient quickly, effectively and efficiently as possible within the Scope of Practice
• Communicate with the unit manager, so that he / she is informed of activities and problems
• Perform any related tasks as requested.
• Spend a period of no less than 12 months rotating in the various departments of the theatre complex e.g. but not limited to CSSD, recovery, theatre reception area, anaesthesia, flooring, scrubbing for procedures as per the rotation theatre program that aligns to the specific disciplines offered by the host theatre.

Skills profile

Education
• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council

Work experience
Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions.
Ability to work effectively and co-operatively with others by establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
Ability to prioritise by managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed effectively.
Ability to produce work of a high quality standard by accurately checking processes and tasks.
Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure by handling stress in an acceptable way to personnel and the organisation.

Knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of general nursing theory and practice
• Principles of nursing process and assessment
• Computer Literacy

Non Managerial/ Specialist Skills

Customer Focus and Service Delivery
The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external customers.
*Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship

Continuous Improvement
The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.

Personal Work Ethic
Capacity to instill an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.

Building Relationships
Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.

Communication
The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.

Teamwork
Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.

Technical Knowledge
The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

Values and behaviours
Netcare values At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.
• Care - The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organization.
• Truth - The crucial element in building relationships that work.
Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.
• Dignity - An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals.
A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding.
• Compassion - We engage everyone with compassion and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.
• Participation - The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate.

The Netcare way Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours, which you will be accountable to uphold:
• I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• I am always well-groomed to show my dignity.
• I always practise proper hand hygiene to show my care.
• I always engage to show my compassion.
• I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.
Application process

Netcare is an equal opportunity employer
The Company's approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to the Group's Employment Equity strategy. Netcare actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to [email protected]

Please note:
• Please note that reference checks for internal applicants will be conducted with the applicant's current and past Netcare direct line managers and the relevant Netcare HR Managers. Therefore, employees are encouraged to discuss internal job applications with their direct line manager to ensure that the line manager is aware of the application.
• The terms and conditions of employment relating to the function you have applied for will be based on those in the Division within which you will be employed.
• If a candidate has any disability that may impair the individual's ability to perform the job function, the candidate must kindly inform the employer so that an assessment for reasonable accommodation can be made.
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• If your application is not successful, we will retain your CV and other information provided on our electronic system for 12 months. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the aforementioned clauses, please indicate your objection, and we will immediately securely destroy your personal information.
• Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.