Registered Nurse – Spinal 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 are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership, ensure high standards of patient care, and support efficient theatre operations within a multidisciplinary environment.
Responsibilities
Leadership
- Demonstrate professional, compassionate, and patient-centred care at all times.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with doctors and the multidisciplinary team.
- Supervise, guide, and mentor nursing staff to uphold clinical excellence.
- Proactively manage patient satisfaction, concerns, and complaints.
- Represent the theatre unit positively across departments.
Service Delivery
- Ensure safe, clean, and well-prepared theatre and recovery environments.
- Prepare theatres according to theatre lists, procedures, and doctor protocols.
- Assist with anaesthesia preparation and ensure equipment functionality.
- Perform patient and surgical site preparation using aseptic techniques.
- Act as scrub nurse when required and support on-the-job staff training.
- Manage recovery preparation, scheduled drugs, and fridge temperature monitoring.
Equipment, Legal Practice & Medication Management
- Ensure availability, functionality, and safe storage of all equipment and instruments.
- Conduct accurate patient assessments, documentation, and handovers.
- Administer and manage medication, including Schedule 5 and 6 drugs, in line with legislation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary care and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Environment, Safety & Infection Control
- Maintain a safe, hygienic, and compliant theatre environment.
- Apply infection prevention and control practices consistently.
- Participate in health and safety inspections, emergency drills, and incident reporting.
Teamwork & Employee Development
- Promote teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
- Facilitate training, coaching, and orientation of new staff.
- Support the Unit Manager with first-line discipline when required.
Financial, Resource & Quality Management
- Promote cost-effective theatre utilisation and responsible resource use.
- Assist with stock control, theatre scheduling, and accurate charge sheet completion.
- Identify risks, manage incidents and complaints, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Education
Registered Professional Nurse with current SANC registration.
Post-basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science (advantageous/required – adjust as needed).
Experience and Requirements
- Experience/trained in advance spinal surgery procedures in the operating theatre will be to your advantage.
- Proven theatre experience, including recovery and scrubbing.
Other
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Sound knowledge of legislation, infection control, and quality standards
Additional Information
Interested candidates must please submit their CV’s to recruitment@zah.co.za
Closing date 30 January 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.