Theatre Nurse at DEDA Hospital

Job Description

• Direct participation in surgical procedures;
• Assistance in clinical research and record keeping as required by the organisation
• Assess patients condition before surgery 
• Control all equipment and material stock used in the Operating Theatre to ensure efficient and rational use of material resources
• Keep the operating room sterilized
• Position the patient on operating table
• Pass medical instruments to the surgeons during operation
• Monitor patient’s vital signs
• Evaluate postoperative  patients 
• Reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards 
• Communicate with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care
• Manage sterilization of equipments
• Assist the surgeon and anaesthetist during the operation, anticipating their needs in order to facilitate their job
• Organise patient transportation from the Opearating Theatre to the recovery room and carry-out and/or supervise all the postoperative activities.
• Supervise and train the nurse aides and cleaners while following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Contribute to monthly reports according to guidelines (statistical reports, etc.)

Requirements

• Nursing Degree (or equivalent Diploma) with valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 3 years’ continuous professional experience in one or more of the following specialist theatre areas: Emergency Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Cardiac Surgery (including Paediatric).
• In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures
• Outstanding patient management skills
• Compassionate and friendly personality
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Team player
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Flexible and able to manage stress
• Self-driven with a solution-oriented approach
• Fluency in Hausa will be an added advantage