Assistant Specialist, Operating Room Nurse (TriNoma)

Energy Development Corporation; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO Coverage

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance Plan

Perfect Attendance Incentive

Paid Vacation Leaves convertible to cash

Job summary

Energy Development Corporation is hiring a full-time Operating Room Nurse in Quezon City. Responsibilities include assisting in surgical procedures, delivering comprehensive patient care throughout surgery phases, and collaborating with healthcare teams for successful patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSN and be a licensed Registered Nurse, preferably with experience in an Operating Room. Benefits include HMO coverage, educational assistance, and statutory benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (PHRN).
• Preferably with 6 months to 1 year of experience in an Operating Room.
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and deliver holistic patient care.
• Prepare and manage the sterile field during surgery.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for patient support.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensed Registered Nurse (PHRN)

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Operating Room (OR) Nurse whose primary responsibility is to assist in surgical procedures by primarily supporting the Sr. Nurse Specialist. The role delivers holistic patient care throughout the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of surgery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth surgical operations and patient outcomes.

Operative Patient Care

• A. Pre-operative Receives patients in the pre-operative area and initiates guidelines such as “Time-out” and “Triple Check.” Prepares and completes patient records such as OR checklists, consent forms, laboratory requirements, and medical clearances. Initiates applicable diagnostic and medical regimens. Assesses and interviews patients to prepare a care plan before surgery.
• B. Intra-operative (Scrub Nurse) Prepares the sterile field table, medical supplies, instruments, and medications needed prior to surgery. Assists ophthalmologists during surgery, including gowning and gloving in sterile areas, handling sterile instruments, sutures, and supplies. Maintains the integrity, order, and sterility of the sterile field area throughout the surgical procedure. Endorses instruments to the CSSD for reprocessing aftercare.
• C. Intra-operative (Circulating Nurse) Initiates procedures such as “Time-Out” and “Triple Check” with the entire intraoperative surgical team before starting the surgery. Rechecks that the patient monitor is functioning, follows orders of the anesthesiologist on duty, verifies patient chart records, and establishes monitoring and oxygen delivery. Carries out intra-operative activities following required protocols and surgical procedures.
• D. Post-operative Receives the patient from intra-operative and obtains endorsement from the circulating nurse. Attaches the post-operative patient to the monitor, takes and monitors vital signs, and assesses condition post‑operatively. Accomplishes doctor's orders, instills post-operative medicines, completes chart documentation, prepares post-operative kit bags with proper labeling, and delivers post-operative instructions to patient or relative.
• E. Medical and Patient Support Coordination Coordinates with MDs, OR nurses, and CSSD staff on specific tasks required for each case. Collaborates with Surgical Coordinators, Customer Relations, Patient Benefits, Medical Records, Billing, and Cashier on patient details, surgical requirements, and patient needs.

Operating Room Administrative Support

Assists with correspondence, tracking and reporting, performance monitoring, presentations, supplies management, and logistics. Accomplishes reports such as time-out reports, medical supply inventory required by the immediate head, organizes patient charts, runs errands, answers phones, pages staff, and manages the patient census.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have at least completed a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (PHRN).
• Preferably with 6 months to 1 year of experience in an Operating Room, ideally within an eye center.
• Willing to be trained in Rockwell Makati for 3–6 months.
• Preferably with Intravenous Therapy Training Certification.
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Certification.
• Mastery of surgical procedures and patient assessment (pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative).
• Familiarity with sterilization, anesthesia protocols, and pain management techniques.
• Capability to assess and manage patient conditions throughout the surgical process.
• Skilled in operation, calibration, and maintenance of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Able to communicate effectively and accurately.
• Able to demonstrate basic customer service skills.
• Able to exhibit meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits and Perks

• Government-mandated / Statutory Benefits, including 13th-Month Pay
• Regular Dayshift
• 14th-Month Pay
• Eye Treatment Benefit, including dependents
• Eyewear/Optical Benefits and Discounts, including dependents
• Perfect Attendance Incentive
• HMO Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Leaves convertible to cash
• Paid Sick Leaves convertible to cash
• Educational Assistance Plan for Eligible Employees
• Sponsored trainings and certifications for professional development
• Performance-based Increase (from Annual Performance Review)
• Retirement Benefit

EEO Statement

Asian Eye is committed to creating an organization and promoting a culture that both respects each human person’s uniqueness and fosters a work environment where each colleague feels valued and supported. We promote diversity by adopting the necessary measures in accordance with related laws.