Professional Nurse Specialty: Operating Theatre REF NO: KDHC 11/2026

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health · KwaZulu-Natal

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REQUIREMENTS

Standard 10 certificate/Grade 12.
Diploma / Degree in General Nursing A post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
Diploma / Degree in General Nursing.
A post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science.
A minimum of 14 years of appropriate or recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 10 years of the period referred above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in a specific field after obtaining a post- basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science.

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, And Competencies Required.

Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Ability to make independent decisions.
An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector.
Ability to prioritize issues and other work-related matters and to comply with time frames.
High level of accuracy.
Depth knowledge of Acts, Policies, Procedures, Prescripts and Legislations.
Report Writing Skills Computer Literacy Planning and Organizing.

Render an optimal holistic specialised nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team.
Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses.
Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Norms and Standards.
Co-ordinate clinical activities of the unit.
Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures.
Participate in nursing audits and maintain accurate records.
Display a concern for patients, promoting advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care.
Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies.
Strengthen ethics and professionalism.
Provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and public.
Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work-related programmes and training.
Ensure that equipment and machinery is available and functional at all time.
Attend to meetings, workshops and training programs as assigned by the supervisor.