The Staff Nurse (OT) will be responsible for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care within the operation theatre. This requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure surgical environment.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Prepare the operation theatre for surgical procedures, ensuring all instruments and equipment are sterilized and ready.
- Assist surgeons, anesthetists, and surgical teams during operations.
- Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques throughout procedures.
- Verify patiententity, surgical site, and procedure as per safety protocols.
- Provide pre-operative care including patient preparation and positioning.
- Monitor patient condition during surgery and assist in emergency situations.
- Handle surgical instruments and ensure correct counts before and after procedures.
- Manage post-operative care and transfer of patients to recovery areas.
- Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of OT equipment.
- Maintain accurate documentation of surgical procedures and nursing care.
- Follow infection control, sterilization, and biomedical waste management protocols.
- Coordinate with CSSD for instrument sterilization and availability.
- Assist in anesthesia procedures and patient monitoring when required.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the OT environment.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, NABH standards, and safety guidelines.
- Participate in surgical safety checklists and time-out procedures.
- Support emergency and critical surgeries as required.
- Work in rotational shifts including nights, weekends, and on-call duties.
- Communicate effectively with surgical teams and support staff.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and families.
- Participate in training, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
- Contribute to improving surgical outcomes and patient safety.