Operating Room Nurse

About This Role

Operating room nurses play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and the smooth execution of surgical procedures. This position involves preparing the operating room, assisting the surgical team, and providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care. The role suits a dedicated and detail-oriented nurse committed to maintaining sterile environments and effective communication within a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies before procedures
• Perform pre-operative assessment and prepare patients for surgery
• Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, consent, and other required documentation
• Assist the surgical team during procedures as a scrub nurse or circulating nurse, as assigned
• Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques throughout surgical procedures
• Monitor and maintain the availability and proper functioning of surgical equipment and supplies
• Assist with surgical counts of instruments, needles, sponges, and other materials
• Provide appropriate nursing care and monitoring of patients throughout the perioperative period
• Assist with positioning and preparation of patients while ensuring patient safety and comfort
• Maintain accurate and complete nursing and surgical records
• Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and operating room policies and procedures
• Assist with post-operative patient care and transfer patients safely to the appropriate recovery area
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe operating room environment
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anaesthesiologists, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team

Requirements

• Good interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written
• Patient service oriented
• Computer literate
• Team player
• Fast learner
• Nursing Graduate
• Board Passer/PRC License holder
• With Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training
• With or without experience. Training will be provided

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee