Theatre Nurse at Mater Hospital

Main Duties

•  Applying safety measures throughout the perioperative period
•  Monitoring physiological and psychological status of the patients
•  Evaluate patient in post-operative phases
•  Reporting patients’ condition to appropriate personnel during each shift
•  Ensuring that all supplies necessary to perform surgical procedures are availed to the surgeon and the supporting team
•  Observing infection control measures and maintaining sterility in the operating theatres
•  Maintain surgical services in accordance with competency standards
•  Maintaining confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client staff
•  Initiating emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation, basic and advanced life support protocols
•  Performing appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
•  Maintaining current competency in perioperative nursing through continuing nursing education
•  Assist patients prior to surgery and alleviate their concerns
•  Position and prepare patients on the operating table
•  Execute proper use, care and handling of surgical equipment. instruments to ensure safety
•  Assume duties within or out of sterile field as assigned
•  Adhere to safety standards and precautions

Required Qualifications for the Position

•  KRN/KRCHN/BscN
•  Kenya Registered perioperative Certification is a must
•  2 Years’ experience in a similar role
•  Latest certification in BLS and ACLS is an added advantage
•  Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with a current license