Perioperative Educator

Subang Jaya Medical Centre; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Operating Theatre Nurse to orientate and guide nursing staff in surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of clinical experience and a Diploma in Nursing. Responsibilities include teaching, ensuring infection control practices, and maintaining effective relationships within the team. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required. This position offers opportunities for professional development and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• State registered nurse with at least five years clinical experience in the Operating Theatre.
• Ability to operate various equipment used for operative procedures.
• Experience in major operative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Orientate new staff allocated to the Operating Theatre.
• Monitor and guide nursing staff in surgical procedures.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control practices.

Skills

Teaching

Guiding nursing staff

Interpersonal skills

Surgical procedures

Infection control

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Certificate in Perioperative Nursing

Degree in Nursing (added advantage)

Job description

Orientates new staff allocated to the Operating Theatre.

Teaches, monitors and guides all levels of nursing staff in the Operating Theatre.

Scrubs on-site and teaches staff in surgical procedures as and when required.

Guides staff in assessing problems and difficulties encountered in the operative procedures. Corrects them as and when the need arises.

Identifies any safety hazards and take immediate corrective actions.

Familiarize and be able to operate the various equipment used for operative procedures.

Guides and supervises staff in positioning of patients for the different types of procedures.

Assesses the level of competency and proficiency of the staff together with the Nurse Manager.

Works as a member of the operating team.

Maintains harmonious and effective relationship within the unit and with all levels of staff.

Participates in quality improvement activities.

Identifies the education needs of staff in the unit with the Nurse Manager and arranges for relevant sessions of training to be conducted.

Ensures the maintenance of principles of aseptic techniques and infection control practices in the operating theatres.

Documents and keeps records of clinical performance of staffs.

Continually seek new ways to improve and upgrade the competency levels of the staff in consultation with the Nurse Manager.

Undertakes other assigned duties as delegated by the Nurse Manager.

Job Requirements

Diploma in Nursing. Degree in nursing is an added advantage.

State registered nurse with at least five (5) years clinical experience in the Operating Theatre.

Certificate in Perioperative Nursing or related discipline.

Have hands on experience in major operative procedures.

Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Good interpersonal skills.

Able to teach, guide and motivate nurses in clinical setting.