Walk-in | Nursing Officer

Apollo Hospitals; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Hospitals in Chennai seeks an OT Nurse to provide comprehensive perioperative care, assist surgeons and anaesthetists, and maintain aseptic techniques before, during, and after operations.

You will handle theatre setup, instrument counting, safety checks, and post-operative monitoring, ensuring patient safety and adherence to NABH standards.

Experience in Operation Theatre Nursing (2–10 years) and qualification in B.Sc. Nursing or GNM with state council registration preferred.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Nursing or GNM Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Valid State Nursing Council Registration.
• OT Nursing or Critical Care certification adds value.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative care in the OT.
• Assist surgeons and anaesthetists and maintain aseptic technique.
• Count instruments and ensure theatre readiness.
• Ensure infection control and patient safety throughout procedures.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical assistance

Patient safety

Education

B.Sc. Nursing

GNM Nursing

State Nursing Council Registration

OT Nursing certification

Job description

Role & responsibilities

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Job Summary

The OT Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. The role involves assisting surgeons and anesthetists, maintaining aseptic techniques, preparing operation theatres, handling surgical instruments, ensuring patient safety, and delivering high-quality perioperative nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and clinical protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Operative Responsibilities

• Prepare and arrange operation theatre equipment, instruments, and consumables required for scheduled surgeries.
• Verify patient identity, consent forms, investigations, and surgical site markings.
• Ensure compliance with surgical safety checklists and infection control standards.
• Prepare patients physically and psychologically for surgical procedures.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthetists, and other healthcare teams regarding surgical requirements.

Intra-Operative Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and anesthetists during surgical procedures.
• Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques throughout surgeries.
• Perform duties as a Scrub Nurse and Circulating Nurse as required.
• Count surgical instruments, sponges, and needles before, during, and after procedures.
• Monitor patient safety and promptly report any concerns to the surgical team.
• Handle, prepare, and maintain surgical equipment and instruments.

Post-Operative Responsibilities

• Assist in transferring patients safely to the recovery area.
• Monitor patients for immediate post-operative complications.
• Complete surgical documentation accurately.
• Ensure proper cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of OT equipment and instruments.
• Prepare the theatre for subsequent procedures.

Quality & Safety Responsibilities

• Adhere to NABH, infection control, and patient safety guidelines.
• Participate in code blue and emergency situations when required.
• Report incidents, near misses, and equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Ensure proper biomedical waste segregation and disposal.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Qualification

• B.Sc. Nursing / GNM Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Valid State Nursing Council Registration.
• Additional certification in OT Nursing or Critical Care will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 2 to 10 years of experience in Operation Theatre Nursing.
• Experience in handling major, minor, emergency, and specialty surgeries.
• Exposure to specialties such as General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neuro Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Gastro Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, or Transplant Surgery is preferred.

Preferred candidate profile