Peri-Operative Nurse at Ascentech Services Limited

Role Overview

• The Peri-Operative Nurse provides emergency pre-hospital care and patient transport, responding rapidly to medical emergencies.
• The role requires advanced clinical skills, the ability to make quick decisions under pressure, and the provision of life-saving interventions

Responsibilities
Clinical Support & Execution:

• Assist in preparing patients for surgical procedures, ensuring required documentation and consent forms are available.
• Support senior nurses in setting up the operating theatre according to procedure requirements.
• Assist with positioning patients safely for surgical procedures.
• Provide basic intraoperative nursing support under supervision
• Support postoperative patient transfer to the recovery unit.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Assist in conducting preoperative checks of instruments and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and theatre protocols.
• Participate in routine quality improvement activities as assigned.

Safety Management:

• Follow established surgical safety checklist procedures under supervision.
• Maintain aseptic techniques during procedures.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of sharps and medical waste.
• Immediately report safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to senior staff.

Communication & Coordination:

• Communicate effectively with patients to provide reassurance and basic peri-operative instructions.
• Support coordination between theatre staff and recovery room personnel.
• Report changes in patient condition promptly to the supervising nurse.
• Maintain professional communication within the surgical team.

Problem-Identification & Escalation:

• Observe and report any abnormalities in patient condition.
• Escalate clinical concerns or equipment issues to senior nurses or surgeons.
• Support resolution of minor operational challenges within scope of practice.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Assist in completing peri-operative documentation accurately and timely.
• Record patient observations as directed by supervising nurse.
• Ensure all assigned documentation is properly filed and submitted.

Risk Awareness & Management:

• Maintain awareness of peri-operative risks and safety protocols.
• Seek guidance when unsure of procedures to ensure patient safety.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid practicing license.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience; 2 years exposure to theatre or surgical settings preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; familiarity with ACLS is an advantage.
• Prior internship or rotation in surgical wards or operating theatres is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of peri-operative nursing principles, sterile techniques, and surgical procedures.
• Familiarity with patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery processes.
• Awareness of infection prevention and control standards in a surgical environment.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, patient safety regulations, and standard nursing protocols.
• Basic knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and theatre setup.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary surgical environment.

Competencies:

• Professionalism and ethical conduct in patient care.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn under supervision.
• Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative team working.
• Attention to detail and conscientious approach to tasks.
• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience in a high-pressure surgical environment.
• Timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks.
• Adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate issues appropriately.