Title: Theater Sister
Closing Date: 09 August 2024
Location:
Jwaneng, BW
Description: Debswana Diamond Company would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.
Purpose of the Role
To provide a comprehensive pre and post – operative service to patients
Key Job Responsibilities
- Recommends and incorporates cost saving initiative into budgets.
- Conducts pre – operative and post-operative visits to surgical patients to provide information on the specific procedure to be performed,support and reassurance to the patients as necessary
- Prepares and coordinates preparation for the theatre list taking into cognisance the surgical procedures to be performed
- Aids the surgeon during surgical operations and acts as an advocate for the patient
- Prepares packs for and coordinates sterilisation of packs, sets and instruments used during procedures for theatre and other hospital units
- Monitors and interprets the testing of the sterilising machines for efficiency
- Ensures that control of infection is maintained by overseeing the testing of equipment and environmental cleanliness with laboratoryprepared sets.
- Maintain stock levels within the nursing unit and monitors stock usage
- Records use of stock on charge sheets
- Coordinates and monitors the implementation of safety, health and environmental programs in area of responsibility taking cognizance of all legal requirements
Other Job Responsibilities
- Establishes and maintains Business Partner relationships with all key stakeholders to facilitate the optimal functioning of the functionalarea
- Implements knowledge management principles through application of tools and methodologies to continuously improve and sustainbusiness performance
- Identifies and implements creative and innovative ideas to continuously improve and sustain business performance
Education
- Diploma in Nursing and Diploma in Theatre Nursing
Experience
5 years post qualification experience
Legal Certification/Professional Registration
Registration with Botswana Nursing Council
Technical Competencies
- Planning, Coordination and Execution
- Patient Care
- Impact and Influence
- Customer/Stakeholder Relationships
Behavioral Competencies
- Concern for Safety Health and Environment
- Client Relationships
Debswana is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that we only contact shortlisted candidates.
Permanent Contract
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