Job Purpose:
To provide nursing services within operating theatres, in order that the patient/client receives quality care for the honor and glory of God.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Conducts pre- and post-operative education.
Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
Takes and monitors patients’ vital signs.
Ensures that the correct patient and correct procedure are being performed.
Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy on medication administration by a licensed registered nurse.
Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocols.
Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner, using the appropriate format and forms.
Preps the operating room for patient and procedure.
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum.
Initiates the patient education plan as prescribed
Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Job Dimensions:
Role makes:
Analytical decisions – reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making and the execution of responsibilities
Operational decisions – for day-to-day work tasks
Academic qualifications
Higher National Diploma in perioperative Nursing from a recognized institution
Professional Membership/Licensing requirements
Registration with and Valid License from Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
Work experience requirement
Have 3 years progressive experience in a similar role within a busy hospital.
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