Operating Theatre Nurse at Alan & Grant

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

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in operating theatre, perioperative, or surgical nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing license.
• 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.