Peri-operative Nurse

Responsibilities

• Conduct preoperative patient assessments and prepare patients for surgical procedures.
• Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, consent forms and relevant medical documentation before surgery.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families before and after surgical procedures.
• Prepare the operating theatre, surgical instruments, equipment and supplies before procedures.
• Assist surgeons and other members of the surgical team during operations.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Previous experience in an operating theatre or perioperative nursing environment is preferred.
• Experience in scrub and circulating nursing duties is an added advantage.
• Experience in preoperative and postoperative patient care is desirable.