Registered Nurse – Cardio Thoracic Theatre
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital is a private, independent non-profit hospital with 181 hospital beds, committed to providing superior patient-centric care, whilst advancing towards world class clinical innovation. The hospital’s core services include cardiology, cardio thoracic surgery, spinal surgery, orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, ear-nose and throat surgery, specialist physicians and the following paediatric services – general, neurological, cardiology and gastroenterology services.
Role
We currently have a vacancy for a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic surgical team in the Cardio Thoracic Theatre.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage sterile surgical environments for spinal procedures.
- Scrub for spinal surgeries and assist the surgical team as required.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Ensure accurate instrument counts and efficient handling of surgical equipment.
- Provide holistic patient care and support during perioperative phases.
- Ensuring accurate charging by managing theatre clocking time.
- Ensuring consignment stock, equipment and prosthesis is charged according to the policy.
- Managing stock by participating in regular stock taking and controlling of the consignment stock in accordance with the hospital (local) policy.
- Obtaining the correct information pre-operatively and visiting the patient post-operatively.
- Ensuring that the patient is comfortable and assist the doctor during surgical procedure.
Education
- Diploma or Degree as a Registered Nurse
- A post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing will be to your advantage.
Experience and Requirements
Theatre experience, with proven scrub experience in Cardio Thoracic Theatre procedures preferred.
Other
- Strong knowledge of theatre protocols and sterile techniques.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Additional Information
Interested candidates must please submit their CV’s to recruitment@zah.co.za
Closing date 10 July 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates to be contacted. If you did not receive feedback from the hospital within four weeks of the closing date your application was unsuccessful.
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.