Job Description:
- Assessing patients prior to surgery and alleviating their concerns
- Gathering all supplies needed for the operation
- Assuming responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized
- Proven experience as operating room nurse (circulating and scrub)
- Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
- Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
- In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures
- Diploma in nursing and a valid licence
Responsibilities:
Providing surgical patients with perioperative care in recovery, procedure, and operating rooms.
Stocking operating rooms with sterile surgical equipment, linens, and supplies.
Developing and implementing nursing care plans for surgical patients.
Preparing patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting areas to be operated on.
Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures.
Applying sterile techniques in handling medical instruments and equipment pre-, during, and post-surgery.
Collaborating with surgical teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care.
Updating patient files and medical records.
Assisting with the ordering, maintenance, and safe storage of surgical equipment and supplies.
Providing patients with post-surgery care instructions and answering questions.
Skills:
Exceptional knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment, as well as sterile techniques.
Proficiency in recordkeeping and patient management systems.
Advanced proficiency in developing and implementing perioperative nursing care plans.
Ability to collaborate with surgical teams and healthcare specialists.
In-depth knowledge of best practices in healthcare.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.