Responsibilities

• Assisting Surgeons during surgical procedures in the theatre.
• 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,
• Fluid, blood, and blood products administration as well as I/O management
• Identifying and reading basic laboratory values.
• Oxygen administration
• 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.
• Designs a high-quality nursing care plan for each client and evaluating its efficacy by documenting outcomes
• 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

• A Registered Nurse with 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 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,
• Attention to detail
• Professional and ethical.