• Application Deadline:
• Position: Peri-Operative Nurse



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  
  

Role Overview

• The Peri-Operative Nurse provides emergency pre-hospital care and patient transport, responding rapidly to medical emergencies.


• The role requires advanced clinical skills, the ability to make quick decisions under pressure, and the provision of life-saving interventions

Responsibilities

Clinical Support & Execution:

• Assist in preparing patients for surgical procedures, ensuring required documentation and consent forms are available.


• Support senior nurses in setting up the operating theatre according to procedure requirements.


• Assist with positioning patients safely for surgical procedures.


• Provide basic intraoperative nursing support under supervision


• Support postoperative patient transfer to the recovery unit.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control guidelines.


• Assist in conducting preoperative checks of instruments and equipment.


• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and theatre protocols.


• Participate in routine quality improvement activities as assigned.

Safety Management:

• Follow established surgical safety checklist procedures under supervision.


• Maintain aseptic techniques during procedures.


• Ensure proper handling and disposal of sharps and medical waste.


• Immediately report safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to senior staff.

Communication & Coordination:

• Communicate effectively with patients to provide reassurance and basic peri-operative instructions.


• Support coordination between theatre staff and recovery room personnel.


• Report changes in patient condition promptly to the supervising nurse.


• Maintain professional communication within the surgical team.

Problem-Identification & Escalation:

• Observe and report any abnormalities in patient condition.


• Escalate clinical concerns or equipment issues to senior nurses or surgeons.


• Support resolution of minor operational challenges within scope of practice.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Assist in completing peri-operative documentation accurately and timely.


• Record patient observations as directed by supervising nurse.


• Ensure all assigned documentation is properly filed and submitted.

Risk Awareness & Management:

• Maintain awareness of peri-operative risks and safety protocols.


• Seek guidance when unsure of procedures to ensure patient safety.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid practicing license.


• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience; 2 years exposure to theatre or surgical settings preferred.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; familiarity with ACLS is an advantage.


• Prior internship or rotation in surgical wards or operating theatres is advantageous.


• Basic understanding of peri-operative nursing principles, sterile techniques, and surgical procedures.


• Familiarity with patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery processes.


• Awareness of infection prevention and control standards in a surgical environment.


• Knowledge of hospital policies, patient safety regulations, and standard nursing protocols.


• Basic knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and theatre setup.


• Teamwork and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary surgical environment.

Competencies:

• Professionalism and ethical conduct in patient care.


• Adaptability and willingness to learn under supervision.


• Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative team working.


• Attention to detail and conscientious approach to tasks.


• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience in a high-pressure surgical environment.


• Timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks.


• Adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.


• Ability to follow instructions and escalate issues appropriately.