THEATRE NURSE - DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY

Debswana Diamond Company – Orapa and Letlhakane Mines 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.

Theatre Nurse
Ref no: OLDM0000331

Job Summary
To provide peri -operative nursing care to patients.

Requirements

Minimum requirements

Diploma in general nursing plus diploma in theatre nursing
2 years post qualification experience in theatre nursing.
Registration with Botswana Nursing Council

Key Effectiveness Areas

Recommends and incorporates cost saving initiatives 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 patient as necessary.
Prepares and coordinates preparation for the theatre list taking into cognizance 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 sterilization of packs, sets and instruments used during procedures for theatre and other hospital units.
Monitors and interprets the testing of the sterilizing machines for efficiency
Ensures that control of infection is maintained by overseeing the testing of equipment and environmental cleanliness with laboratory prepared sets.
Maintains 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.
Establishes and maintains business partner relationships with all key stakeholders to facilitate the optimal functioning of the nursing section.

Job Competencies

Communication skills
Conceptual skills
Observance
Integrity
Time management
Tenacity
Innovative
Assertiveness
Initiative
Empathy (Hospitality)
Decisiveness

Please reference OLDM0000331 in the subject line on both the email and application letter.

Closing date and application instructions

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply enclosing a current curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates: please indicate the position and reference on the email subject.

Email: recruitmentOLM@debswana.bw
Closing Date: 29 May 2016
NB: Only short listed candidates will be responded to.