South African Theatre Nurse


				SATS is a voluntary, autonomous, non-sexist, non-racial, non-profitmaking organisation for peri-operative nurses. SATS provides assistance to its members by way of congresses, social meetings and travel grants, with the goal of raising the standard of operating theatre nursing in South Africa. The SATS journal, established in 1976, is the official publication of the society. It provides personnel in the operating room and related services with original, practical information based on scientific fact and principles. SATS is built on a foundation of individual branches located across the country. At regular branch meetings you have the opportunity to meet with peri-operative nursing colleagues, learn from them, and discuss and take action on issues that affect your daily practice. SATS can help you reach your full potential as a peri-operative nurse!


				A professional organisation dedicated to enhancing the professionalism of operating theatres nurses. We believe in a holistic approach to the peri-operative care of our patients through the optimal sharing of our knowledge.


				To promote the improvement of care and service given to the patient by operating theatre nurses. To encourage the exchange of technical and professional information between members. To co-operate with other bodies having similar or sympathetic aims and generally to do such acts as shall further the active and corporate life of the organisation. To achieve progress for operating theatre nursing in the areas of socio-economic welfare, education, political influence, health service delivery and ethical thinking. To represent operating theatre nursing at local, provincial, national and international levels.


				Opportunity to increase knowledge. Opportunity to meet with peri-operative nursing colleagues at local branch meetings and at study days. Reduced registration fees at bi-annual SATS national congress. Sponsorship to relevant National and International Congresses. Four quarterly issues of the SATS Journal, the official publication of the Society. SATS operating books and lectures available for purchase at a reduced price to members. Opportunity to socialise at eg. Sport / Fun Days, competitions, golf days, etc. A reference library and Internet facilities.