Theater Nurse At Hema Hospital

The Theatre Nurse will work with other staffs to maintain high standards and actively promote quality healthcare delivery and smooth running of the theatre department.
Responsibilities
Assess patient’s condition before and after surgery
Ensure that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment
Preparation of anaesthetic apparatus
Keep the operating room sterilized
Position the patient on operating table
Ensure wastes and disposables are handled in the correct manner in theatre
Pass medical instruments to the surgeons during operation
Monitor patient’s vital signs before, during and after surgeries
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

Qualifications
Previous working experience as a Theatre 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