Theatre/Perioperative Nurse at First Cardiology Consultants

Job Description

• We are looking for a competent and experienced Perioperative nurse/Theatre nurse to assist our surgeon during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.
• The candidate needs to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety.
• The ideal must be compassionate and goes one step further by being a critical thinker, fast to act in emergencies.

Duties

• Assisting Surgeons during surgical procedures in the theatre.
• Monitors the hemodynamic status of patients and correctly interpret the results prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status)
• Developing and implementing nursing care plans for surgical patients.
• Maintaining a hygienic and safe working environment.
• Providing nursing care before, during, and after patients undergo surgery or a non-surgical procedure.
• Administration of drugs via oral, intravenous, intramuscular, dermal, topical, inhalation, and subcutaneous routes and identification of drug reactions and adverse effect
• Collaborating with surgical Teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care,
• Performs neurologic assessment and area-specific assessment depending on the case of the patient
• Venipuncture for collection of blood samples and securing of cannula for administration of different intravenous therapy
• Fluid, blood, and blood products administration as well as I/O management
• Identifying and reading basic laboratory values.
• Oxygen administration via nasal cannula, face mask, non-rebreather mask, and bag valve mask ventilation
• Insertion of male and female Foley catheter for the collection of urine samples, proper monitoring of intake and output, and for temporary drainage of urine.
• Providing surgical patients with perioperative care in recovery, procedure, operating room and performing head-to-toe assessment on all patients
• Adequately assessed for pain and utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Designs a high-quality nursing care plan for each client and evaluating its efficacy by documenting outcomes
• Provides support and adequate education to the patient and family, including them in formulating plan of care
• Arterial and central line insertion
• Proper utilization of surgical checklist
• Circulating patients during surgical procedure
• Providing patients with post-surgery care instructions and answering questions.
• Ensures every member of the surgical team is properly dressed before a surgical procedure
• Proper handling of surgical instruments and equipment according to practicing standards.
• Inventory taking and keeping proper Documentation by updating patient files and medical records at the Medical records unit

Requirements

• Requisite Education, Experience, and formal training.
• RN/B.Sc. Degree with up to 4 years and above experience and in a similar position.
• Training and Certification in relevant nursing specialties and procedures (RPON certification.
• Full registration with a valid practice license with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Experience in theatre/demonstrated relevant clinical nursing experience, preferably in a surgical or orthopedics environment.
• A good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patients and family and client facility staff.
• Resuscitation skills and procedures-BLS, ALS, PLS
• Attention to detail
• Professional and ethical