About this role
<p><b>Mediclinic Brits | Brits | South Africa </b></p> <p><br> Closing date: 06/07/2026 <br> Number of positions: 1 <br> Recruiter name: Nomsa Mbambo <br> Reference number: 71688 <br> <span id="cke_bm_1564S" style="display:none"> </span>Workplace Type: [[cust_WorkplaceType]]<br> Permanent</p> <p><em><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile</span></span></b></em></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB</b></H2> </div><div><p>To function as a scrub practitioner, circulator and anaesthetic assistant under indirect supervision of a professional nurse. To provide assistance in the recovery room under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS</b></H2> </div><div><p>Continuously deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the set theatre standards</p> <p>Ensure effective peri-operative preparation for an allocated theatre list</p> <p>Adhere to infection prevention and control principles in order to mitigate clinical risks</p> <p>Ensure optimal utilization of equipment and pharmaceutical stock to minimize financial risks</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED EDUCATION</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: </span></span></span></strong>Operating Department Assistance Diploma</p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">DESIRED EDUCATION: </span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">None</span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: </span></span></span></strong>None</p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">DESIRED EXPERIENCE: </span></span></span></strong>None</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Theatre environment and operations </li><li>Aseptic technique </li><li>Infection prevention and control </li><li>Instrument management techniques </li><li>Computer literate (Microsoft Office) </li><li>Record keeping </li><li>Risk identification </li></ul></div></div><p>All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.</p> <p><em><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile</span></span></b></em></p> <p> </p>