PERI-OPERATIVE NURSE

~ Position Open ~

Ibadan, Oyo State

Job Description

Assessing patients prior to surgery and alleviating their concerns
provide patient care during the pre-, intra- and postoperative stages.
Gathering all supplies needed for the operation
Assuming responsibility of keeping the operating room clean and sterilized with other team members.
Preparation of instruments, trolleys and sterile supplies requested for surgery.
Performing swab, needle and instrument counts in line with standard operating procedures and policies.
Position and prepare patient on operating table
Provide assistance to the Anaesthetist and Surgeon when required during operations.
Labelling and despatch of laboratory specimens after each procedure.
Managing and compiling procedure manuals, theatre registers and clients records.
Communicating departmental policies, policy changes and/ or new procedures to relevant staff
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
Ensuring that appropriate stock levels are maintained in the operating/surgical unit.
Reporting to senior officer/line manager, incidents of accidents, complaints, defects in drugs, supplies or equipment.
Participating in trials of new equipment and supplies and evaluation and serviceability of existing equipment.
Assume duties within or out of the sterile field as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities

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Required Experience

Ability to prepare correspondence and reports utilizing Microsoft software and/or e-mail.
Ability to create tables and simple displays of information into spreadsheet software.
Ability to enter and manage data into a centralized electronic medical records.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must be a certified operating room nurse (CNORs) with at least 3 years experience in Peri-operative nursing care. A diploma in critical care is an added advantage. Qualified candidate must possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety. Being compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the position.

Method of Application

Applicants should fill the ONLINE FORM at https://forms.gle/UpS34es1Pr1h52pW9 and also send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and other credentials with a cover letter (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job: to programs@arfh-ng.org. Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applicants are advised to provide functional e-mail/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees. Please provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of the referees.

Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

~ Position Open ~