Job Description

Staff Nurse - OT( Gyne and Obs)-Minimun Qualification: GNM

1. To assist in the assessment and implementation of patient care needs within the Operating Department and ensure all patients are treated in a professional manner and that confidentiality is adhered to.

2. To provide skilled assistance in the Department without direct supervision.

3. To demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified and unqualified staff as required and appropriate.

4. To perform Operating Department practice in accordance with agreed policies.

5. To participate as a scrubbed and circulating member of the Theatre team during surgical procedures and carry out the necessary safety checks as laid down by Hospital Policy and Procedure and Code of Professional Conduct.

6. To assist in the preparation of, clearing and cleaning of the theatres in accordance with the daily operating lists.

7. To demonstrate an understanding of and use of specialist equipment.

8. To ensure that agreed stock levels are maintained and consumption levels are monitored and utilised effectively.

9. To participate in on-call duties to provide the Hospital with 24 hour cover.

10. To ensure the communication of relevant information to appropriate persons.

11. To promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with all members of the Theatre team and with other Departments within the Hospital.

12. To assist with the instruction of new staff and demonstration of procedures and policies.

13. To report mishaps, accidents and complaints to the Sister-in-Charge in accordance with Hospital policy.

14. To make requisite entries in the Sample, Payment, OT, PCR, Histopath Register.

15. Autoclaving, Packing, Instrument Washing and ensuring cleanliness of the OT area with the help of housekeeping staff.

16. Providing the Pre-Operative care and following the SOP which may involve: Preparing, monitoring, and checking the file for investigations and consent.

17. Keeping a track of medicines while the operation is going on.

18. Ensuring that the samples are collected and kept safely.

19. Labelling the samples as per the procedure and making requisite entries.

20. Keeping a track of the stock of medicine and replenishing it as and when required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person