First Cardiology Consultants (FCC) is a company created with a vision to be the avant-garde providers of cardiology and cardiovascular services of the highest quality in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Theatre / Perioperative Nurse
Location: Lagos
Job Description
We are looking for a competent and experienced Perioperative nurse/Theatre nurse to assist our surgeon during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.
The candidate needs to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety.
The ideal must be compassionate and goes one step further by being a critical thinker, fast to act in emergencies.
Duties
Assisting Surgeons during surgical procedures in the theatre.
Monitors the hemodynamic status of patients and correctly interpret the results prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status)
Developing and implementing nursing care plans for surgical patients.
Maintaining a hygienic and safe working environment.
Providing nursing care before, during, and after patients undergo surgery or a non-surgical procedure.
Administration of drugs via oral, intravenous, intramuscular, dermal, topical, inhalation, and subcutaneous routes and identification of drug reactions and adverse effect
Collaborating with surgical Teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care,
Performs neurologic assessment and area-specific assessment depending on the case of the patient
Venipuncture for collection of blood samples and securing of cannula for administration of different intravenous therapy
Fluid, blood, and blood products administration as well as I/O management
Identifying and reading basic laboratory values.
Oxygen administration via nasal cannula, face mask, non-rebreather mask, and bag valve mask ventilation
Insertion of male and female Foley catheter for the collection of urine samples, proper monitoring of intake and output, and for temporary drainage of urine.
Providing surgical patients with perioperative care in recovery, procedure, operating room and performing head-to-toe assessment on all patients
Adequately assessed for pain and utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
Designs a high-quality nursing care plan for each client and evaluating its efficacy by documenting outcomes
Provides support and adequate education to the patient and family, including them in formulating plan of care
Arterial and central line insertion
Proper utilization of surgical checklist
Circulating patients during surgical procedure
Providing patients with post-surgery care instructions and answering questions.
Ensures every member of the surgical team is properly dressed before a surgical procedure
Proper handling of surgical instruments and equipment according to practicing standards.
Inventory taking and keeping proper Documentation by updating patient files and medical records at the Medical records unit.
Requirements
Requisite Education, Experience, and Formal Training:
RN / B.Sc. Degree with up to 4 years and above experience and in a similar position.
Training and Certification in relevant nursing specialties and procedures (RPON certification.
Full registration with a valid practice license with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Experience in theatre/demonstrated relevant clinical nursing experience, preferably in a surgical or orthopedics environment.
A good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patients and family and client facility staff.
Resuscitation skills and procedures-BLS, ALS, PLS
Attention to detail
Professional and ethical.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume to: [email protected] using "Theatre / Perioperative Nurse" as the subject of the mail.