Perioperative/ Theatre Nurse Vacancy at Summit Orthopaedic Hospital


Posted on: Mon 19-08-2019

Summit Orthopaedics is a start up company dedicated to providing cutting edge solutions to bone and joint problems.
 
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
 
Job Title: Perioperative/ Theatre Nurse
 
Location: Lagos
 
Job Description
We are looking for a competent Perioperative/Theatre Nurse to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.
They need to 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 profession. The ideal candidate goes one step further by being a critical thinker, fast to act in emergencies.
 
Responsibilities
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.
Assessing patients prior to surgery and alleviating their concerns
Gathering all supplies needed for the operation
Assuming responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized
Communicate with physicians, LPNs, radiologists and other medical professionals
Track and maintain medical supply inventory along with other staff members
Full-time role will include providing a full range of duties including:
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
 
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree/HND
 
Other Requirements:
Must display basic knowledge of the role
Must have the current license
Experience in Perioperative nursing is desirable
Applicants should be resident in Lagos.
Preferably Egbeda and its environs.
 
Application Closing Date
22nd August, 2019.
 
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the "Job Title as subject of the email.



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