Operation Theatre Staff Nurse / Scrub Nurse

Apollo Hospitals; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road invites applications for OT Nurses. The OT Nurse provides nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures, prepares the operation theatre, assists the surgical team, maintains sterility, and ensures patient safety throughout the process.

Responsibilities include pre-operative setup, intra-operative support, post-operative care, infection control, and safe handling of instruments with proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Operative: Prepare operation theatre, check instruments, ensure sterility, verify patient identity/consent, assist in shifting/positioning.
• Intra-Operative: Assist surgeons/anaesthetists, maintain sterile field, handle instruments, monitor vitals, maintain surgical records.
• Post-Operative: Transfer to recovery, monitor after surgery, dispose/sterilize instruments, document nursing notes.
• Infection Control & Safety: Follow infection control policies, segregate biomedical waste, maintain OT safety, handle emergencies.

Job description

Dear Aspirant,

Apollo hospitals Bannerghatta road inviting application for OT Nurses.

Job Summary

An OT Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The role includes preparing the operation theatre, assisting surgeons and anaesthetists, maintaining sterile conditions, monitoring patients, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Operative Responsibilities

• Prepare operation theatre before surgery.
• Check surgical instruments, equipment, and consumables.
• Ensure sterility and infection control protocols.
• Verify patient identity, consent, and surgical site.
• Assist in shifting and positioning patients safely.

Intra-Operative Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons, anaesthetists, and surgical team during procedures.
• Maintain sterile field throughout surgery.
• Handle surgical instruments and supplies.
• Monitor patient condition and vital signs during surgery.
• Maintain accurate surgical records and counts of instruments, sponges, and needles.

Post-Operative Responsibilities

• Assist in transferring patient to recovery room/ICU/ward.
• Monitor patient condition immediately after surgery.
• Ensure proper disposal and sterilization of instruments.
• Document procedure details and nursing notes.

Infection Control & Safety

• Follow hospital infection control policies.
• Ensure biomedical waste segregation.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in OT.
• Handle emergency situations effectively.