Role Overview
The Peri-Operative Nurse provides emergency pre-hospital care and patient transport, responding rapidly to medical emergencies.
The role requires advanced clinical skills, the ability to make quick decisions under pressure, and the provision of life-saving interventions
Responsibilities
Clinical Support & Execution:
Assist in preparing patients for surgical procedures, ensuring required documentation and consent forms are available.
Support senior nurses in setting up the operating theatre according to procedure requirements.
Assist with positioning patients safely for surgical procedures.
Provide basic intraoperative nursing support under supervision
Support postoperative patient transfer to the recovery unit.
Quality Control & Compliance:
Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control guidelines.
Assist in conducting preoperative checks of instruments and equipment.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and theatre protocols.
Participate in routine quality improvement activities as assigned.
Safety Management:
Follow established surgical safety checklist procedures under supervision.
Maintain aseptic techniques during procedures.
Ensure proper handling and disposal of sharps and medical waste.
Immediately report safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to senior staff.
Communication & Coordination:
Communicate effectively with patients to provide reassurance and basic peri-operative instructions.
Support coordination between theatre staff and recovery room personnel.
Report changes in patient condition promptly to the supervising nurse.
Maintain professional communication within the surgical team.
Problem-Identification & Escalation:
Observe and report any abnormalities in patient condition.
Escalate clinical concerns or equipment issues to senior nurses or surgeons.
Support resolution of minor operational challenges within scope of practice.
Documentation & Reporting:
Assist in completing peri-operative documentation accurately and timely.
Record patient observations as directed by supervising nurse.
Ensure all assigned documentation is properly filed and submitted.
Risk Awareness & Management:
Maintain awareness of peri-operative risks and safety protocols.
Seek guidance when unsure of procedures to ensure patient safety.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Registered Nurse (RN) with valid practicing license.
Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience; 2 years exposure to theatre or surgical settings preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; familiarity with ACLS is an advantage.
Prior internship or rotation in surgical wards or operating theatres is advantageous.
Basic understanding of peri-operative nursing principles, sterile techniques, and surgical procedures.
Familiarity with patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery processes.
Awareness of infection prevention and control standards in a surgical environment.
Knowledge of hospital policies, patient safety regulations, and standard nursing protocols.
Basic knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and theatre setup.
Teamwork and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary surgical environment.
Competencies:
Professionalism and ethical conduct in patient care.
Adaptability and willingness to learn under supervision.
Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative team working.
Attention to detail and conscientious approach to tasks.
Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience in a high-pressure surgical environment.
Timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks.
Adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
Ability to follow instructions and escalate issues appropriately.