Alan & Grant - Our client is a leading tertiary healthcare institution, dedicated to delivering advanced and compassionate medical care at international standards.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Operating Theatre Nurse
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Role Overview
- The Operating Theatre Nurse provides care during the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative phases of care within the Operating Room Suite.
- The post holder must have the ability to work effectively both independently and within a multi-disciplinary/ multi-cultural team in the Operating Room to deliver the highest quality of care.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Preparation & Procedural Support:
- Prepare patients for surgery by conducting pre-operative assessments, obtaining consent, and providing education on procedures.
- Ensure operating theatres are equipped with sterile instruments, surgical supplies, and monitoring equipment.
Quality Control & Clinical Compliance:
- Adhere strictly to perioperative nursing standards, sterile technique protocols, and infection control procedures.
- Ensure all theatre equipment, medications, and surgical supplies are checked, functional, and within expiry dates.
Safety Management:
- Promote patient safety throughout surgical care and recovery in accordance with hospital infection prevention policies.
- Identify, report, and mitigate operational or clinical risks in the operating theatre.
Communication & Multidisciplinary Coordination:
- Communicate effectively with surgical teams, patients, families, and multidisciplinary staff before, during, and after procedures.
- Provide structured clinical handovers to post-operative or recovery units.
Problem-Identification & Escalation:
- Make timely clinical decisions during high-pressure surgical situations
- Identify complications or deterioration early and implement appropriate interventions within scope of practice.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Accurately document patient assessments, procedures, medications, and outcomes.
- Complete theatre records, incident reports, and post-operative documentation within required timelines.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing license.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in operating theatre, perioperative, or surgical nursing.
- BLS and ACLS certifications required; additional critical care or perioperative certifications advantageous.
- Knowledge of perioperative nursing, sterile techniques, surgical patient monitoring, and recovery care.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary surgical environment.
- Ability to prioritize care, act decisively in emergencies, and maintain meticulous documentation.
- Flexibility regarding shift patterns and clinical areas.
- Experience mentoring or teaching junior staff is an advantage.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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