Overview

• We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Perioperative Nurse to join our team at Redeemers Health Village (RHV).
• The Perioperative Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being throughout the perioperative period.
• This role requires excellent clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities
Preoperative Care:

• Conduct preoperative assessments and screenings to identify patient needs and ensure readiness for surgery.
• Educate patients and their families about surgical procedures, anesthesia, and postoperative care.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.

Intraoperative Care:

• Assist surgical teams during procedures by preparing and maintaining sterile surgical fields, passing instruments, and providing surgical supplies as needed.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and assist with anesthesia administration and airway management.
• Anticipate and respond to changes in patients’ conditions, ensuring prompt intervention to maintain stability.

Postoperative Care:

• Provide postoperative care and monitoring in recovery areas, assessing patients’ condition and managing pain and discomfort.
• Educate patients and their families about postoperative instructions, including wound care, medication management, and signs of complications.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure smooth transitions of care and continuity of patient management.

Documentation and Communication:

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of perioperative care, including preoperative assessments, intraoperative interventions, and postoperative outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, providing updates on patients’ progress and collaborating on care plans.

Quality Improvement:

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, optimize surgical outcomes, and improve perioperative processes.
• Contribute to the review and evaluation of perioperative practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid licensure from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent Degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in perioperative nursing, with experience in surgical settings preferred.
• Certification in perioperative nursing (e.g., CNOR) is desirable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in perioperative nursing practices, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative care.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate and respond to changes in patients’ conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and quality improvement.
• Adaptability and flexibility to meet the dynamic needs of the perioperative environment.