Operation Theatre (OT) Nurse

Job Description

• Assist in preparing the operating room (OR) for surgical procedures by ensuring cleanliness, proper functioning of equipment, and availability of necessary supplies and instrumentation.
• Conduct preoperative assessments of patients, including reviewing medical histories, verifying surgical consents, and assessing vital signs, to ensure readiness for surgery.
• Provide direct patient care during surgical procedures by assisting the surgical team, monitoring patient vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and supplies, maintaining a sterile field, and operating surgical equipment as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare team members to ensure smooth coordination and execution of surgical procedures.
• Accurately document intraoperative events, including surgical counts, specimen handling, and administration of medications, in compliance with regulatory standards and institutional policies.
• Provide postoperative care to patients in the recovery room (PACU) by monitoring vital signs, assessing pain levels, managing surgical incisions, and addressing immediate postoperative needs.
• Educate patients and families about postoperative care instructions, including wound care, activity restrictions, medication management, and signs of complications, to promote optimal recovery outcomes.
• Adhere to strict infection control protocols and aseptic techniques to minimize the risk of surgical site infections and ensure a safe surgical environment for patients and healthcare providers.
• Respond promptly to intraoperative emergencies or complications, such as hemorrhage, hypotension, or allergic reactions, by initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with the surgical team to stabilize the patient.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement projects related to perioperative nursing practices, contributing to enhanced patient safety, outcomes, and satisfaction.
• Stay abreast of advances in perioperative nursing practice, surgical techniques, and technology by participating in ongoing education and professional development activities.
• Adhere to ethical principles and professional standards of nursing practice, including maintaining patient confidentiality, respecting patient autonomy, and upholding the principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines, such as anesthesia, surgery, radiology, and laboratory services, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care throughout the perioperative continuum.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' rights, preferences, and needs within the perioperative setting, serving as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to promote patient-centered care and positive surgical experiences.