Staff Nurse - Operating Theatre

Role Overview

Staff Nurse - Operating Theatre at SEHA. The Operating Room (OR) Nurse delivers safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care to patients throughout the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Operative Phase

• Conduct thorough patient assessment and preparation prior to surgery.
• Verify patient identity, consent, surgical site, and procedure.
• Complete pre-operative safety checks in line with surgical safety standards.
• Prepare patients, operating rooms, instruments, and equipment prior to surgical procedures.

Intra-Operative Phase

• Function as a Scrub Nurse and/or Circulating Nurse as required.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and a sterile environment at all times.
• Assist surgeons and anesthesiologists by anticipating procedural needs and responding promptly.
• Safely handle surgical instruments and equipment.
• Monitor patient condition during surgery and respond appropriately to changes or emergencies.
• Maintain accurate counts of instruments, needles, and sponges in accordance with hospital policy to ensure patient safety.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, surgical safety checklists, and hospital protocols.

Post-Operative Phase

• Support safe patient transfer to recovery areas.
• Participate in clinical handover and documentation.
• Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and preparation of the operating theatre for subsequent cases.
• Support post-operative handover and ensure proper documentation and continuity of care.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the multidisciplinary surgical team.
• Communicate effectively to support safe surgical outcomes and patient-centered care.

Clinical Practice & Documentation

• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory, ethical, and hospital standards.
• Navigate Malaffi accurately and efficiently.
• Use the individualized, integrated plan of care to guide and prioritize care throughout the episode, incorporating discharge planning and setting measurable goals daily which are transparent to the patient.
• Assume accountability and responsibility for own practice and do not carry out tasks beyond level of competence.
• Utilize evidence-based practice in the provision of care.
• Identify significant changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate action, and report to immediate supervisor or physician as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing, or
• Associate degree in Nursing from Canada or USA with minimum two years course duration and successful completion of the National exam (NCLEX-RN for USA; Licensing Exam for Canada).

Licensure

• DOH License or Eligibility.

Clinical Experience

• Minimum two years clinical experience post qualification.