Preoperative Nurse at Hospital For Trauma and Surgery

About the job

• We are seeking a dedicated, disciplined, and proactive Perioperative Assistant to join our surgical team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the Operating Theatre (OT) runs smoothly, maintaining a sterile environment, and providing essential support to surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing staff before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Room Preparation: Assist in preparing the theatre with necessary equipment, sterile drapes, and instruments required for specific surgeries.
• Patient Care & Transport: Safely transport patients to and from the ward to the operating theatre and assist in the correct positioning of patients on the operating table.
• Sterilization & Hygiene: Maintain strict aseptic techniques. Clean and disinfect the theatre between cases and ensure the proper disposal of clinical waste.
• Assistance During Surgery: Provide non-clinical assistance to the surgical team, such as adjusting lights, opening sterile packs, and handling unsterile equipment.
• Administrative Compliance: Accurately maintain all required logs, including the Linen Entry/Exit Register, equipment inventory, and security logs.
• Inventory Management: Assist in restocking surgical supplies and ensuring that all necessary consumables are available for the day’s list.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Minimum of a Diploma in Health Assistance.
• Experience: At least [1-2] years of experience in a hospital environment, preferably within a surgical or emergency department.
• Professionalism: Outstanding interpersonal skills with a proven ability to remain calm and respectful under pressure.
• Strict adherence to hospital conduct policies is mandatory.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to stand for long periods and assist in lifting/moving patients and heavy equipment.
• Attention to Detail: Deep understanding of sterilization protocols and the importance of following administrative registers.