Operating Theatre Practitioner

Mediclinic Cape Town | Cape Town | South Africa 

Closing date: 07/06/2026  
Number of positions: 1 
Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee  
Reference number: 70452  
 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 function as a scrub practitioner and circulator under indirect supervision of a professional nurse.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team

Ensure effective peri-operative preparation for an allocated Theatre list

Adhere to infection prevention and control principles in order to mitigate clinical risks

Ensure optimal utilisation of equipment and pharmaceutical stock to minimize financial risks

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Operating Theatre Practitioner Diploma

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Aseptic technique
• Record keeping
• Instrument management techniques
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols
• Risk identification

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