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Requirements

Experience

Grade 1: Minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional nurse in general nursing.

Grade 2: Minimum of 14 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional nurse in general nursing.

At least 10 years of the above periods must be appropriate / recognizable experience in Operating Theatre after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification in relevant specialty.

Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays to meet the operational requirements.

Ability to work under pressure and in a multi-disciplinary team context.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Good communication, interpersonal, leadership and conflict resolution skills.

Knowledge of major incident disaster plan.

Computer skills (Ms Office).

Duties

Provide safe and comprehensive care delivered to patients in theatre.

Provision of optimal, holistic specialized care with set standards within professional/legal framework.

Ensure adherence to the principles of IPC practices in the theatre.

Ensure accurate record keeping for statistical and legal purposes.

Support and supervise students and subordinates in theatre.

Effective utilization of human, material and physical resources.

How to apply

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Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualification will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualification within the predetermined period of time.

Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply.

Such candidates will only be considered for appointed on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.

This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science- Operating Theatre Nursing.