Staff Nurse / Senior Staff Nurse - OT

Staff Nurse / Senior Staff Nurse

Key Responsibilities

• Preoperative & Surgical Preparation:

• Understand and manage the

  OT routine, equipment, and patient flow

  .
• Prepare for scheduled surgeries by ensuring all necessary medications, consumables, instruments, and equipment are available.
• Identify instruments for each surgery, check their cleanliness and functionality, and ensure they are properly sterilized via

  autoclaving or gas sterilization

  .
• Receive patients in the preoperative area, confirming the

  right patient, correct documents, and right surgery

  before transferring them to the OT.

• Surgical Safety & Compliance:

• Strictly follow the

  WHO Surgical Safety Checklist

  , including the counting of instruments and consumables to prevent items from being left inside the patient.
• Adhere to all surgical safety measures for patient care and self-protection.
• Implement all protocols related to

  hand washing, infection control, medication, and the narcotic policy

  .
• Be aware of and practice proper

  narcotic management

  , including storage and documentation of usage.
• Ensure adherence to

  NABH & Nursing Excellence standards

  .

• Patient Care & Documentation:

• Procure all

  blood and blood products

  for transfusion and immediately report any adverse reactions to the treating consultant, In-charge, and Nursing Superintendent.
• Ensure all documentation for completed surgeries is accurate and up-to-date.
• Maintain strict

  confidentiality of patient information

  , avoiding any discussion of identifiable details in non-secure areas.

• Operational Management:

• Coordinate with support departments to ensure patient and attendant comfort.
• Contribute to

  cost control

  by preventing the misuse or wastage of materials.

Educational Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• A valid State Registration Nursing Council Certificate is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Surgical Acumen:

  Strong understanding of surgical procedures, instruments, and the sterile field.

• Attention to Detail:

  Meticulous in surgical counts, documentation, and medication management.

• Compliance:

  A firm commitment to following all safety, infection control, and regulatory protocols (WHO, NABH).

• Communication:

  Excellent communication skills to interact with the surgical team and other departments.

• Problem-Solving:

  The ability to anticipate and quickly resolve issues that may arise during surgical preparation or procedures.

• Teamwork:

  Strong collaborative spirit to work effectively within a high-stakes team environment.