Operating Room Nurse

Job Brief

Operating Room nurses are professionals who take care of patients during a procedure or surgery. They provide information about the possible outcomes and how they might affect patients while they are in recovery.

Job Description

• ● Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns
• ● Gather all supplies needed for the operation
• ● Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized
• ● Position and prepare patient on operating table
• ● Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation
• ● Monitor patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies
• ● Evaluate patient in postoperative phases
• ● Adhere to safety standards and precautions
• ● Assume duties within or out of the sterile field as assigned

Job Requirements

• ● Proven experience as operating room nurse (circulating and scrub)
• ● Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
• ● Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
• ● In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures
• ● Outstanding organizational ability
• ● A great team player with excellent communication skills
• ● Cool tempered with emotional and physical stamina
• ● Diploma in nursing and a valid licence