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An opportunity is available for a Theatre-qualified nursing professional to join a specialised surgical environment. This is a permanent, senior-level position with MSP Staffing. Please note the short window: the listing is shown as expiring in 7 days from its 29 October 2026 posting date, so apply promptly if you meet the requirements. Note the location detail: the listing header gives Johannesburg, while the advert body describes the opportunity as being in the East Rand — confirm the exact work base on the original advert.
About the company and the work
MSP Staffing is a specialist recruitment agency that focuses on the Engineering & Construction, Mining, Finance, Trade & Technical, Supply Chain, Information Technology and Medical and Pharmaceutical sectors, and states that it is dedicated to connecting top talent with opportunities both locally and abroad. This role is suited to a technically skilled nurse who understands the demands of theatre and can contribute to safe, efficient and high-quality procedural care in a specialised surgical environment.
Role details and duties
Key responsibilities listed in the advert include: providing comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout the perioperative journey; preparing patients, equipment and the theatre environment for surgical procedures; assisting with surgical procedures in accordance with relevant competencies and clinical standards; maintaining strict adherence to aseptic technique and infection prevention protocols; ensuring surgical instruments, equipment and supplies are appropriately prepared and available; monitoring patients throughout procedures and responding appropriately to changes in clinical condition; working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetic teams, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals; maintaining accurate patient records and theatre documentation; ensuring compliance with hospital policies, professional standards and applicable healthcare legislation; promoting patient safety and efficient theatre practices; and participating in quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.
Requirements (only what the source states)
- General Nursing Degree or Diploma
- Current registration with SANC
- Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing
- Relevant experience and technical skills sufficient to meet the critical outputs of the role
- Sound knowledge of operating theatre practices, patient safety and infection prevention
- Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and key role players will be advantageous
- Computer proficiency will be advantageous
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high clinical standards
Desired skills listed in the advert: strong communication, teamwork skills.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is listed on CareerJunction by MSP Staffing, job 2645748, posted 29 October 2026 and shown as expiring in 7 days. Use the Apply button on this page, which points to the original CareerJunction advert, and apply through that route only. Be wary of anyone asking for payment to process an application — a genuine recruiter does not charge job seekers for applying.
Practical tips
Lead with your SANC registration and your Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing, since both are stated requirements, and give concrete examples of perioperative care, aseptic technique and instrument and equipment preparation. Mention any private healthcare experience and computer proficiency, as both are listed as advantageous, and confirm the East Rand work base with the recruiter early, since the listing header gives Johannesburg while the body says East Rand.
How the process works
Applying through the original advert sends your application to MSP Staffing, which screens candidates against the stated requirements. The advert notes that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates, so keep a copy of the original listing and the job number 2645748 for follow-up.
Important information
This post is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and is not the employer or the recruiter. No salary figure is shown because the listing states the salary as undisclosed. The full advertised title is “Registered Nurse Theatre Qualified”; the shorter title above drops the “Qualified” wording only. The listing header gives Johannesburg while the advert body describes the opportunity as being in the East Rand — please confirm the exact work base on the original advert. The listing is shown as expiring in 7 days from 29 October 2026, so check the original advert promptly to confirm it is still open before applying.
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