Closing Date: 20 August 2026
Role Summary:
The Auxiliary Nurse will be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients and will function under the direct and/ or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. This includes caring for the patient, his possessions, documentation and the control and economical use of stock and equipment in Theatre. The Auxiliary Nurse will serve under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in theatre. The incumbent will perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards.
Key Outputs:
- Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
- Be active in preparing the theatre and replenishing stock, consignment and instrument replenishment of the operating room allocated for a procedure list.
- Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
- Damp-dust your unit before your day’s tasks start.
- Check that the scrub area is clean and properly stocked
- Control swabs, instruments and needles/sharps with the scrub person.
- Maintain the principles of aseptic technique when opening packs and consumables.
- To help control patient and hospital costs through the correct, safe and economical use of supplies and equipment.
- Prepare the theatre for the list with the correct equipment, instruments, stock and medication
- Handle equipment, instruments, stock and medication safely and competently.
- Effectively prevent and manage risks when assisting with the positioning of the patient or the transfer of the patient to and from the operating table
- Effective communication with patients regarding their care.
- Be alert and anticipate the needs of the scrub person, surgeon or anaesthetist.
- To assist the anaesthetist during induction of anaesthesia
- Practices the principles of infection prevention and all Standard precautions.
- Promotes and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.
- Executes all procedures according to hospital standards.
- Refers all complaints from patients and doctors to the Facility Manager/shift leader.
- Carries out all departmental duties as assigned by the Facility Manager/shift leader/scrub person.
- Ensure proper evidence-based nursing care.
- Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan.
- Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status.
- Administer and manage medication in accordance with the Company’s policy and as described in the SANC scope of practice
Administration:
- Compliance with documentation policy.
- Complete all relevant documentation and report all abnormalities to the person in charge of the theatre.
- Ensure that all documentation is maintained accurately and timeously, reflecting theatre procedures and care in a chronological manner.
- Leave theatre clean and tidy at the end of the day’s lists and disconnect oxygen and suction before going off duty.
- Sign the drug checklist, drug registers and operating room registers
- Ensure the drug registers are signed by the anesthetist
- Record and sign specimen registers
- Ongoing audit of health records to ensure compliance.
- Ensures all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately.
- Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed appropriately.
Risk Management:
- Maintains a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
- Adheres to Advanced Health’s medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles.
- Maintains a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
- Reports potential/actual risks identified.
- Ensures all stock is well controlled and managed.
- Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment.
- Reports equipment needing repair or replacement to sister-in-charge or Facility Manager.
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Personal and Professional Development:
- To take responsibility for own nursing actions and professional conduct.
- Functions within own level of competence, within the legally recognized scope of practice and within all relevant legislation.
- Assesses own practice and undertakes activities to improve practice and meet identified learning goals on an ongoing basis.
- Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR/BLS.
- Projects a positive professional image.
- Promotes and maintains good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues and doctors.
- Practices patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities.
Skills Profile:
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
- Auxiliary Nurse qualification.
- Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- BLS qualification advantageous.
- Minimum of 5 years as an enrolled nurse assistant.
- Post-Op nursing experience is essential.
- Floor nurse and Anaesthetic experience essential.
- Experience within a private hospital environment is advantageous.
Application Process:
Internal applications should be discussed with their direct line manager. Reference checks with direct line managers within the Advanced Health Group will be conducted for internal applicants.
For internal and external applications, various recruitment checks may be conducted, including but not limited to assessment tests, credit and security checks, and qualification verification. Through applying for the position, the applicant consents to being subject to background checks and assessments.
If you are interested in this position, send your CV to careers@advancedhealth.co.za