Registered Nurse - ZAH Day Hospital Theatre

ZAH Day hospital features three fully equipped operating theatres and three wards with a total of 20 beds, designed for optimal patient comfort and efficiency.

Our range of surgical disciplines includes Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), General Surgery, Gynaecology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Spinal Surgery.

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Role

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse in Theatre to join our dynamic healthcare team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality perioperative care while ensuring a well-prepared theatre environment and excellent patient outcomes.

This role requires a professional who is passionate about patient safety, teamwork, and maintaining high standards of clinical excellence in the surgical environment.

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

· Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care.

· Conduct patient assessments and assist with surgical procedures when required.

· Prepare and manage the theatre environment according to surgical protocols.

· Ensure accurate documentation of all nursing interventions and patient outcomes.

· Monitor patients in recovery and provide appropriate post-operative care.

Theatre Preparation & Equipment Management

· Ensure theatre and recovery areas are clean, safe, and well prepared.

· Check and maintain anaesthesia and monitoring equipment before procedures.

· Manage surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies effectively.

· Report and document faulty equipment promptly.

Medication & Compliance

· Administer medications in line with legal and hospital requirements.

· Manage controlled and scheduled medications responsibly.

· Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards.

Leadership & Teamwork

· Work collaboratively with doctors and the multidisciplinary team.

· Supervise and support Enrolled Nurses and Nursing Auxiliaries.

· Mentor and guide junior staff while fostering a positive team culture.

Quality & Safety

· Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

· Identify and report risks, incidents, and patient concerns.

· Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards and

professional regulations.

Education

· Degree or Diploma in general nursing science.

· Experience in a Recovery room in a private hospital is essential.

Experience and Requirements

· Current registration with South African Nursing Council as registered nurse.

· Minimum of 2 years working experience in a private hospital setting.

Other

Interested candidates must please submit their CV’s to recruitment@zah.co.za

Closing date 27 March 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.