Theatre Nurse at Matibabu Foundation college of Health Sciences

Reports to: Nursing Officer In-charge

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s condition before surgery
• Ensure that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment
• Keep the operating room sterilized
• Position the patient on operating table
• Pass medical instruments to the surgeons during operation
• Monitor patient’s vital signs
• Evaluate postoperative  patients
• Reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards
• Communicate with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care

Qualification / Requirements

• Previous working experience as an Operating Room Nurse
• BS or diploma in nursing
• Registration certificate from Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
• In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures
• Outstanding patient management skills
• Team player