As the Anaesthetic Nurse, you are responsible for providing safe, effective and high-quality nursing care to patients before, during and immediately after anaesthesia and surgical procedures.
The role involves assisting the anaesthetist, preparing and checking anaesthetic equipment and medications, monitoring patients, maintaining infection prevention standards, and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative period.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and assess patients before anaesthesia and surgery, ensuring proper identification, consent, medical history, investigations and readiness.
Assist the anaesthetist with induction, maintenance and recovery from anaesthesia, including medication preparation and airway management.
Monitor patients' vital signs and clinical condition throughout anaesthesia, promptly identifying and responding to emergencies.
Provide appropriate post-anaesthetic care, monitor recovery and ensure safe patient handover.
Prepare, check, clean and maintain anaesthetic equipment, medications and supplies.
Maintain strict infection prevention, patient safety and theatre standards.
Accurately document patient care, anaesthetic procedures and relevant clinical observations.
Communicate effectively with anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with hospital policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Participate in continuous professional development, clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, teamwork and a strong commitment to patient-centred care.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
Valid registration and practising licence with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
Relevant post-basic qualification or certification in Perioperative/Theatre Nursing, Anaesthetic Nursing or a related speciality is an advantage.
Minimum of 2 - 3 years' relevant clinical experience, preferably in an operating theatre or anaesthetic setting.
Current knowledge of anaesthetic procedures, patient monitoring and emergency care.
Key Skills and Competencies
Strong clinical assessment and patient-monitoring skills.
Knowledge of anaesthetic drugs, equipment and procedures.
Excellent emergency response and resuscitation skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and patient-safety awareness.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Good documentation and organisational skills.
Compassionate and patient-centred approach.
High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.