191 Theatre Nurse jobs in South Africa

· Must be registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse.

· Experience in Theatre with Recovery, Scrub, Anaesthetics and circulating

· Must be computer literate – MS Word & Excel

· Must be either Theatre trained or experienced.

· Must be prepared to work after hours.

· Must be computer literate – MS Word & Excel

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

• Clinical competence in accordance with relevant Scope of Practise


• Ability to function as an effective member of the nursing team

• High energy levels and tolerance for stress


• Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills


• The ability to function effectively under pressure


• Liaison between parents, doctors and personnel


• Responsible for accurate record keeping


• Effective stock and equipment control


• Strong quality patient care orientation


• BLS competent


• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students


• Competently administering Intravenous and Intramuscular medication


• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure


• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping


• Ad hoc duties


• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices

• Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse


• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in an Operating Theatre


• A qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science will be an advantage


• Theatre Scrubbing skill is essential


• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, build relationships with Doctors and work in all disciplines


• Must be flexible to work overtime, do standby duty and do call


• Professional indemnity

Registered Nurse (Theatre Qualified)

Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, South Africa
Type: Permanent — Shift-based
Remuneration: Market-related

Lead the standard in theatre excellence.

Deliver safe, compassionate care where it matters most.

About the Role

As a Theatre?qualified Registered Nurse, you’ll play a critical role in a high?acuity surgical environment—circulating and scrubbing across multiple disciplines while ensuring clinical quality, patient safety and a seamless theatre flow. You’ll support orientation and supervision of staff, uphold SHEQ and infection?prevention standards, partner closely with surgeons and anaesthetists, and keep stock and documentation tight to enable efficient, cost?effective care.

This role suits a calm, organised professional with strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to make accurate decisions under pressure. Expect a mix of clinical practice, quality compliance, and practical coordination across busy lists.

Who the Client Is

A leading private hospital within a national healthcare group, known for advanced surgical services and a well?run theatre complex. The organisation is committed to evidence?based nursing, strict infection control, and patient?centred outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Provide scrub and circulating support across cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general theatres; prepare, check and manage instruments, equipment and supplies.

• Ensure nursing care complies with SANC regulations, relevant legislation and hospital policies; maintain accurate clinical records and checklists.

• Uphold SHEQ, infection prevention and control, and safety standards; keep theatres audit?ready at all times.

• Liaise with doctors and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate lists, anticipate needs and resolve issues quickly.

• Maintain theatre cleanliness and environmental hygiene; enforce aseptic technique and waste management protocols.

• Manage labour hours and staffing allocations to ensure adequate, cost?effective cover; contribute to orientation and supervision of staff.

• Implement systems for optimal stock management, ordering and patient charging; investigate variances and drive cost control.

• Participate in unit meetings and continuous improvement forums; support participative management structures and agreed performance targets.

What You Bring

• Registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse (Theatre qualification/experience compulsory).

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Theatre; proven scrub experience (cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general advantageous).

• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience in a senior or coordinating role.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with empathy, patience and strong customer orientation.

• Sound planning, organising and time?management; accurate decision?making under pressure; resilient and stress?tolerant.

• Comfortable with stock systems, documentation and basic computer literacy.

• Willing and able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent compliance with SANC, infection control and SHEQ standards; positive audit outcomes.

• Smooth, timely theatre lists with proactive liaison and minimal delays or cancellations.

• Accurate stock control and charging with reduced wastage and tight variance management.

• Well?oriented, engaged team members and stable staffing ratios across shifts.

• Strong surgeon and anaesthetist relationships reflected in feedback and theatre efficiency.

• Reliable documentation and incident reporting that enables continuous improvement.

Realistic Preview: Rewards & Challenges
You’ll work in a fast?paced, procedure?heavy environment with shifting priorities and high stakes. The reward is seeing skilled teams deliver excellent outcomes for patients—made possible by your composure, teamwork and attention to detail.

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Oasis Health Services are recruiting for the position of Registered Nurse Theatre Scrub(Trained & experienced) a private hospital group based within Tokai, Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant nursing qualification
• Post basic Operating Theatre qualification
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council
• Minimum 3 years nursing experince in Theatre based at a private hospital.
• Private hospital experience
• Reliable transport (on call for theatre)
• Located based in the area or surroundings

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Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse will promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practice.

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Nursing degree / diploma.
• Post Basic Qualification in Theatre Operating Technique advantageous.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• BLS qualification.
• Previous experience in a Theatre Recovery is essential.
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous.
• Computer proficiency advantageous.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD). Supervise, organise, lead and control quality of care work for self and team adhering to therapeutic standards and goals.
• Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National Core Standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audit.
• Document and maintain accurate files and records of patient medication and conduct ward rounds including accompanying Doctors and other Medical Practitioners for creating and evaluating customized care plans including implementing.
• Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security, and safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through regular unit rounds.

• Clinical competence in accordance with relevant Scope of Practise


• Ability to function as an effective member of the nursing team

• High energy levels and tolerance for stress


• Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills


• The ability to function effectively under pressure


• Liaison between parents, doctors and personnel


• Responsible for accurate record keeping


• Effective stock and equipment control


• Strong quality patient care orientation


• BLS competent


• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students


• Competently administering Intravenous and Intramuscular medication


• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure


• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping


• Ad hoc duties


• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices

• Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse


• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in an Operating Theatre


• A qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science will be an advantage


• Theatre Scrubbing skill is essential


• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, build relationships with Doctors and work in all disciplines


• Must be flexible to work overtime, do standby duty and do call


• Professional indemnity

• Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)
• Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in an Operating Theatre
• A qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science will be an advantage
• Theatre Scrubbing skill is essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, build relationships with Doctors and work in all disciplines
• Must be flexible to work overtime, do standby duty and do call
• Professional indemnity

• Clinical competence in accordance with relevant Scope of Practise
• Ability to function as an effective member of the nursing team
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress

• Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to function effectively under pressure
• Liaison between parents, doctors and personnel
• Responsible for accurate record keeping
• Effective stock and equipment control
• Strong quality patient care orientation
• BLS competent
• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students
• Competently administering Intravenous and Intramuscular medication
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure
• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping
• Ad hoc duties
• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices

Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards

Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, patient rights and Responsibility charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD)

Supervise, organize, lead and control work for self and team to ensure efficient completion of tasks

Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National core standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audit

Document patient care services by accurately charting inpatient and department records including updating care plans as patient needs changes

Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security and safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through regular unit rounds

Management of stock and equipment utilized in theatre

Preparing for theatre cases according to the doctor's preference

Carry out basic assessment of patient vital signs, intake and output and accurately monitor and record data relating to patient condition

Escalate any issues to Unit Manager

Nursing degree/Diploma

Diploma in Theatre Operating Nursing Science

Current registration with South African Nursing Council

BLS qualification

3+ years' experience in Cath Lab Theatre

Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous

Computer Literacy

Between 3 - 5 Years

Job Summary:

As Enrolled Nurse, to take responsibility for both direct and indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients, and to function under the direct and/ or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, according to the scope of practise of an Enrolled Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12.
• Enrolled Nursing qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• BLS qualification.
• 3+ years' relevant Nursing experience in Theatre.
• Experience within a private hospital environment advantageous.
• Computer proficiency advantageous.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Perform all duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, patient rights and Responsibility charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD). Plan, organize, assess, and prioritize work for self to ensure efficient completion of tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Drive quality of care adhering to work standards and establishing a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for all stakeholders (patient, family, doctors, and staff) that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Document patient care services by accurately charting in patient and department records including progress on patients' condition.
• Drive a positive patient (customer) experience by putting patients first and deliver holistic customer-oriented service.
• Adhere to the principles of Lean management (i.e., reducing wastage and unnecessary expenditure) without compromising patient care whilst ensuring minimal wastage.
• Participate as a team member and contribute effectively towards achievement of unit goals.