Ref: SSUH/Rc01/20
Reporting to: Unit in charge
The Peri-Operative Nurse will work with other staffs to maintain high standards and actively promote quality healthcare delivery and smooth running of the theatre department.
Responsibilities
Assess patient’s condition before and after surgery.
Ensure that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment.
Preparation of anaesthetic apparatus
Keep the operating room sterilized
Position the patient on operating table
Ensure wastes and disposables are handled in the correct manner in theatre
Pass medical instruments to the surgeons during operation
Monitor patient’s vital signs before, during and after surgeries
Evaluate postoperative patients
Reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure
Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards
Communicate with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care
Qualifications
Diploma in nursing
BSN or its equivalent it’s an added advantage
Previous working experience as a Theatre Nurse
Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya.
Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures
Outstanding patient skills
Qualified interested candidate to share their CVs careers@uzimahosp.orgAll applications should be received by 21st August, 2020Internal candidates are highly encouraged to apply.Unfortunately, due to the volumes of application received, we will be unable to confirm all submissions and only shortlisted will be contacted
Apply via :
careers@uzimahosp.org
