Nurse Anesthetist

Job Brief

A Nurse Anesthetist, a highly skilled medical professional, administers medication prior to surgery and monitors patient vital signs throughout the process. To ensure patients’ health and well-being, they will provide pain relief via their medication.

Job Description

• ● Preparing and administering the proper dose of anesthesia
• ● Monitoring patients’ vital signs and their dose of anesthesia during medical procedures
• ● Overseeing patients’ safety during anesthesia recovery
• ● Evaluating patients’ progress before, during and after medical procedures
• ● Performing some administrative duties, such as ordering anesthesia, training new staff and overseeing department finances

Job Requirements

• ● Proven work experience as a Nurse Anesthetist or similar role
• ● A registered Nursing License
• ● The willingness to re-certify every two years
• ● Good communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• ● Compassion when dealing with patients and attention to detail
• ● A Master’s degree in nursing with one year’s nursing experience is preferred