Surgical Nurse

About the job

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the theatre for all surgical procedures
• Provides nursing care to patients undergoing surgery
• Instruct and supervise ward assistants in preparing, sterilizing and caring for theatre equipment and supplies
• Documenting and maintaining concise and complete records and report
• Conduct preoperative and post operative checks
• Clean and restore equipment and work areas, leaving them suitable for future use thus maintaining a clean and safe environment always
• Performing procedures such as monitoring of vital signs with necessary follow up, administering medication, wound dressings, IV placement and providing other assistance as required

Qualifications

Registered Nurse

RPON (Registered Peri-Operative Nursing Diploma)

Valid Peri-Operative Nurse practice license