8 Surgical Tech jobs in South Africa

Scrub Nurse Ophthalmic Procedures - Cape Town - Private Hospital Group

Are you a detail-oriented theatre professional with a passion for precision?
Our Private Hospital Group is seeking an experienced Scrub Nurse to join our dynamic surgical team, specializing in ophthalmic procedures .

On offer:

• Be part of a respected private hospital group known for innovation and excellence.

• Work with cutting-edge technology in a specialized surgical environment.

• Grow your career alongside a supportive, professional, and patient-focused team.

• Reasonable working hours offering great work-life balance.

Duties:

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care in the operating room.

• Assist surgeons with ophthalmic procedures, ensuring sterile protocols are maintained.

• Work collaboratively with a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

• Demonstrate accuracy, a steady hand, and a sharp eye for detail in all aspects of clinical care.

What were looking for:
Valid SANC registration as a Professional Nurse
2+ years experience in the private healthcare sector as a theatre nurse
Strong knowledge of sterile operating room procedures
Team player with excellent clinical competence and communication skills
Calm, precise, and reliable under pressure

Location:Cape Town

Type: Full-time

If youre ready to bring your skills and dedication to a role where precision truly matters , wed love to meet you.

Apply today to be considered for this great opportunity!

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team, all while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Days

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth North Pinellas

The role you’ll contribute:

Provides direct patient care and support within the nursing career pathway and profession. Collaborates with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to inform and monitor patient treatment plans. Manages and updates patient records and documentation.

Plans and delivers competent, compassionate, and cost-effective nursing care. Assesses and evaluates it post delivery. Provides physical and psychological support to patients and their families. Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and standards.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Achieves goals through the work of others.
• Management responsibilities include career development, implementing business strategies/processes, and building a high-performing team.
• Provides people leadership and management direction to ensure overall efficiency of areas or processes, implementing strategies and processes.
• Impacts quality and operational efficiency guided by policies and procedures.
• Manages a team of professionals, exercising judgment to apply procedures and policies appropriately.
• Requires specialized experience within the job family, possessing broad skills and experience.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor's of Nursing required; Master's of Nursing preferred.
• One or more years of leadership or management experience.
• Work experience in healthcare settings.
• One or more years of acute care experience.
• CPR (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) and Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certifications are preferred.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. Salary ranges are based on skills, experience, and geographic location, with individual compensation determined accordingly.

Category: Nursing

Organization: AdventHealth North Pinellas

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Req ID: 25022236

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or disability.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

· Paid Days Off from Day One

· Student Loan Repayment Program

· Career Development

· Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

· Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:Full Time

Shift:Days

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth North Pinellas

The role you’ll contribute:

Directs/manages and provides care and safety of the patient while in the Operating Room utilizing the nursing process, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. By assessment of the individual patient and procedure, anticipates the needs of the surgical team and provides such services while maintaining an aseptic and safe environment. The dimensions of practice range from preoperative assessment to intraoperative intervention on to postoperative evaluation. Provides leadership and direction when working with a group of care-givers. Represents the Department of Nursing in a professional and courteous manner.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Assigns appropriate care delivery responsibility to caregivers based on staff skills and patient needs.

· Provides and directs nursing care for assigned patients.Assists manager in developing the unit schedule.

· Anticipates staffing needs for the next shift. Reviews 24-hour staffing coverage in collaboration with the manager and/or the shift director.

· Approves staff schedule change and PDO/vacation requests.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team, all while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Days

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth North Pinellas

The role you’ll contribute:

Provides direct patient care and support within the nursing career pathway and profession. Collaborates with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to inform and monitor patient treatment plans. Manages and updates patient records and documentation.

Plans and delivers competent, compassionate, and cost-effective nursing care. Assesses and evaluates it post delivery. Provides physical and psychological support to patients and their families. Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and standards.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Achieves goals through the work of others.
• Management responsibilities include career development, implementing business strategies/processes, and building a high-performing team.
• Provides people leadership and management direction to ensure overall efficiency of areas or processes, implementing strategies and processes.
• Impacts quality and operational efficiency guided by policies and procedures.
• Manages a team of professionals, exercising judgment to apply procedures and policies appropriately.
• Requires specialized experience within the job family, possessing broad skills and experience.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor's of Nursing required; Master's of Nursing preferred.
• One or more years of leadership or management experience.
• Work experience in healthcare settings.
• One or more years of acute care experience.
• CPR (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) and Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certifications are preferred.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. Salary ranges are based on skills, experience, and geographic location, with individual compensation determined accordingly.

Category: Nursing

Organization: AdventHealth North Pinellas

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Req ID: 25022236

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or disability.

The Registered Nurse will render and promote cost-effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies and will further be responsible for:

Direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or a group of patients, for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs.

Key work output and accountabilities include:

• Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients
• Attend handover of report at shift commencement
• Recognize life-threatening situations
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care
• Promote patient’s health and wellbeing
• Give a detailed handover to the ward’s sister
• Audit health records to ensure compliance
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately

Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives, and visitors.

Qualifications and skills required include:

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council
• Registered Nurse or Equivalent NQF7 qualification
• Matric qualification
• Minimum of 2 years in Theatre and Operating room
• Advanced computer literacy
• Capacity of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation

If you are interested in the position and wish to apply, kindly forward your CV, copies of all qualifications and certificates as well as your SANC receipt.