Operation Theatre Staff Nurses (OR Staff Nurses)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

• 3 years of experience in the same Field Outpatient Department.

• Dataflow is a must.

• Saudi license holder is a plus.

• Fluent in English.

Job description:

• Assess patients before surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns.


• Gather all supplies needed for the operation.


• Assume responsibility for keeping the operating room sterilized.


• Position and prepare patient on operating table according to the different type of operations.


• Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation.


• Monitor patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies.


• Organize patient transportation from the OT to the recovery room and carry-out and/or supervise all the postoperative activities to prepare the OT for the next scheduled operation or emergency.


• Assist the surgeon and anesthetist during the operation, anticipating their needs in order to facilitate their job; with the nurse anesthetist, monitor the vital parameters of the patient


• Evaluate patient in postoperative phases.


• Adhere to safety standards and precautions.


• Assume duties within or out of the sterile field as assigned.


• Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery.


• Alleviate patients’ concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care instructions.


• Assist surgeon during procedures with duties such as passing medical equipment and monitoring patients’ vital signs.


• Prepare patients for surgery by disinfecting their skin at the operation site and positioning them on the operating table.


• Update patient files and medical records.


• Identify different types of instruments and recognize the needed instruments for all different surgeries.


• Administer medications with proper way related to operation theatre and in hard situations


• Identify sign in ,time out and sign out according to World Health Organization standards.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary


• Accommodation provided.


• Transportation allowances


• Flight tickets