OPERATING THEATRE NURSE – HealthPoint 51 views

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain surgical services in accordance with Hospital and competency standards.
• Complete all physician orders, administer medications, and conduct treatments and tests for patients in a timely manner.
• Assist with patient care in the recovery room, procedure room and operating room.
• Develop and implement a nursing care plan for the assigned patient.
• Execute proper use, care and handling of surgical equipment to ensure the safety of operating staff and patient.
• Maintain current and in-depth knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Communicate continuously with the operating team and other medical staff to meet the needs for patient care.
• Assist in ordering, storing and maintaining surgical equipment and supplies.
• Prepare the operating room with surgical equipment, sterile linens and supplies that will be needed during surgery.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the operating room.
• Prepare patients, including cleaning and disinfecting body areas for surgery.
• Prepare timely and accurate records of patient history and recovery charts.

Requirements

• Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing
• Valid Practicing Certificate
• Post Basic Qualification
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience

How to Apply