CSSD Supervisor / Professional Nurse - Theatre
Mediclinic Heart Hospital | Arcadia, Pretoria | South Africa
Closing date: 27/08/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Dumile Khethiwe Magagula
Reference number: 70993
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
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
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To manage the operations in the Centralised Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) and ensure that adequate, functional and sterile medical devices are provided to the operating rooms and other departments in the hospital.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Oversee the day-to-day processes of the department
- Manage the resources in the department
- To identify, address and report departmental risks
- Deliver safe, comprehensive and quality peri-operative nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
- Identify andprevent risks to ensure patient safety
- Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing and surgical interventions
- Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accuratetly charted
- Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Level 2 Hospital: Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Operating Department Assistance
Level 3 Hospital: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and Post Graduate Certificate/ Diploma in Perioperative Nursing or Diploma in Operating Department Assistance
Level 4 Hospital: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and Post Graduate Certificate/ Diploma in Perioperative Nursing and a Health Services Management Qualification
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Level 3 Hospital: 3-Years’ post qualification experience of which 2 years must be in a Theatre environment
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Infection prevention and control protocols
- Reprocessing cycle of reusable medical devices
- Knowledge of Medico-legal risks
- Stock control principles and practices
- Inventory management
- Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and accreditation standards
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)
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.
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