Registered Nurse

The SB Clinic Corp.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A surgical clinic in Metro Manila seeks a dedicated surgical nurse to provide preoperative and postoperative care, assist surgeons during procedures, and maintain the sterilization of surgical equipment. Ideal candidates should possess strong clinical skills, effective communication abilities, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Providing surgical patients with perioperative care in recovery, procedure, and operating rooms.
• Stocking operating rooms with sterile surgical equipment, linens, and supplies.
• Developing and implementing nursing care plans for surgical patients.
• Preparing patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting areas to be operated on.
• Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Applying sterile techniques in handling medical instruments and equipment pre-, during, and post-surgery.
• Collaborating with surgical teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care.
• Updating patient files and medical records.
• Assisting with the ordering, maintenance, and safe storage of surgical equipment and supplies.
• Providing patients with post-surgery care instructions and answering questions.
• Scrubbing before surgery.
• Setup the operating room.
• Make sure all the surgical types of equipment are sterilized and accounted for.
• Hand over the surgical equipment to the surgeon during the procedure.
• Counting all surgical equipment, including sponges, before and after the procedure.
• Efficiently communicating with the surgical team.
• Inspection of surgical equipment.
• Make sure that consent forms are signed.
• Reviewing pre-op assessments with the patient.
• Assist Surgeons in controlling bleeding and suturing.
• Watching for signs of complications.
• Applying dressings and bandages.
• Other duties and responsibilities that may arise from time to time and as may be assigned to the employee.

Skills

Strong clinical and assessment skills

Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures

Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team and independently

Compassion, patience, and emotional resilience

Time management and multitasking capabilities

Job description

• Providing surgical patients with perioperative care in recovery, procedure, and operating rooms.
• Stocking operating rooms with sterile surgical equipment, linens, and supplies.
• Developing and implementing nursing care plans for surgical patients.
• Preparing patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting areas to be operated on.
• Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Applying sterile techniques in handling medical instruments and equipment pre-, during, and post-surgery.
• Collaborating with surgical teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care.
• Updating patient files and medical records.
• Assisting with the ordering, maintenance, and safe storage of surgical equipment and supplies.
• Providing patients with post-surgery care instructions and answering questions.
• Scrubbing before surgery.
• Setup the operating room.
• Make sure all the surgical types of equipment are sterilized and accounted for.
• Hand over the surgical equipment to the surgeon during the procedure.
• Counting all surgical equipment, including sponges, before and after the procedure.
• Efficiently communicating with the surgical team.
• Inspection of surgical equipment.
• Make sure that consent forms are signed.
• Reviewing pre-op assessments with the patient.
• Assist Surgeons in controlling bleeding and suturing.
• Watching for signs of complications.
• Applying dressings and bandages.
• Other duties and responsibilities that may arise from time to time and as may be assigned to the employee.

• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Compassion, patience, and emotional resilience
• Time management and multitasking capabilities