Peri-Operative Nurse at Lily Hospitals Limited

Locations: Benin City, Edo State and Warri, Delta State
Type:  Full Time

Job Summary

• The Peri-operative Nurse plans and directs nursing care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. 
• The job holder organizes peri-operative procedures to ensure patient admission, recovery care following surgery and preparation for discharge.
• The nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of a nursing care plan in accordance with the mission of the hospital to ensure safe and quality patient care to all patients. 

Key Result Areas (KRA)
The key result areas of this role are:
Medical Functions:

• Prepare patients for their procedure by ensuring that pre-medication is administered, patient or guardian has given written consent, required blood tests have been carried out, identification labels and bracelets are correct and all patient's allergies have been recorded in the patient's notes.
• Assess the psychological and physiological conditions of patients before, during and after the operation to ensure an optimal outcome of the patient.
• Manage the nurse care of the patient and coordinate the needs of the surgical team with other care providers necessary for completion of the surgery
• Assist surgeons in selecting and handling of instruments, controlling bleeding and suturing incisions.
• Ensure ‘surgical conscience’ in the co work of perioperative practices.
• Respond to life-saving situations based upon Lily hospital's nursing standards and protocols.

Patient Care:

• Conduct pre- and post-operative education by providing verbal instructions to patient's family or guardian during pre-operative period about the surgical experience.
• Teach patients and their family members or guardians on how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.

Administrative Functions:

• Collect, interpret, record and communicate pertinent data relevant to the patient's care in surgery.
• Ensure patient's assessments, interventions and outcomes are documented according to Lily hospitals' standards, policy and procedure.

Maintenance:

• Operate clinical equipment according to equipment procedures including safety and quality control checks.
• Ensure the safe operation of equipments and machinery and follow procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.

Health and Safety:

• Carry out duties and responsibilities in compliance with Lily hospitals' health and safety policy and statutory regulations.
• Ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for patients, clients and members

The Person

• Minimum academic qualification of a Registered Peri-Operative Nurse
• 2-3 years and above relevant work experience in the health sector.
• Possession of BLS and ACLS training certificate is an added advantage
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and must be licensed to practice as Registered Nurse or Registered Peri- Operative Nurse.
• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act.
• Knowledge of safety and injection control practices.
• Knowledge of Infection control practices. 
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office package.
• Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal and people management skills.