Job Description

Leadership & Administration

Manage OT scheduling, bookings, and prioritization in consultation with surgeons and anesthetists. Prepare and oversee duty rosters for OT nursing staff, ensuring adequate manpower. Supervise and guide OT nurses during duty hours to maintain discipline, safety, and standards. Coordinate with the Nursing Superintendent on manpower planning and recruitment input. Notify surgical teams promptly about schedule changes or delays.

Clinical & Technical

Scrub in and act as circulating nurse for complex and emergency procedures when required. Ensure OT areas are fully prepared, equipped, and sterile before each case. Collaborate with CSSD for timely supply and sterilization of instruments. Supervise cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of OT as per NABH standards. Support surgeons and anesthetists intra-operatively while maintaining sterile techniques. Report intra-operative complications promptly to the medical team.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

Enforce infection prevention protocols, biomedical waste management, and NABH guidelines. Monitor and maintain OT quality indicators (surgical site infection, antibiotic prophylaxis, TAT). Conduct periodic audits of checklists, stock registers, and records. Ensure OT environment (temperature, humidity, air quality) meets required standards.

Training & Development

Provide induction and training for new staff on OT protocols and safety. Mentor junior nurses and technicians to enhance competency. Organize mock drills (fire safety, code blue, disaster preparedness) with quality and safety teams. Participate in review and updates of OT policies and SOPs.

Qualifications & Experience

B.Sc / GNM in Nursing with valid registration. Knowledge of NABH standards and infection control practices is desirable. Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person