• Application Deadline: Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Perioperative Nurse


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• City Ojodu Berger


• Job Field
  

Responsibilities

• Assisting Surgeons during surgical procedures in the theatre.


• Developing and implementing nursing care plans for surgical patients.


• Maintaining a hygienic and safe working environment.


• Providing nursing care before, during, and after patients undergo surgery or a non-surgical procedure.


• Administration of drugs via oral, intravenous, intramuscular, dermal, topical, inhalation, and subcutaneous routes and identification of drug reactions and adverse effect


• Collaborating with surgical Teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care,


• Fluid, blood, and blood products administration as well as I/O management


• Identifying and reading basic laboratory values.


• Oxygen administration


• Insertion of male and female Foley catheter for the collection of urine samples, proper monitoring of intake and output, and for temporary drainage of urine.


• Providing surgical patients with perioperative care.


• Designs a high-quality nursing care plan for each client and evaluating its efficacy by documenting outcomes


• Proper utilization of surgical checklist


• Circulating patients during surgical procedure


• Providing patients with post-surgery care instructions and answering questions.


• Ensures every member of the surgical team is properly dressed before a surgical procedure


• Proper handling of surgical instruments and equipment according to practicing standards.


• Inventory taking and keeping proper Documentation by updating patient files and medical records at the Medical records unit.

Requirements

• A Registered Nurse with Training and Certification in relevant nursing specialties and procedures (RPON certification).


• Full registration with a valid practice license with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.


• Experience in theatre/demonstrated relevant clinical nursing experience, preferably in a surgical environment.


• A good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patients and family and client facility staff.


• Resuscitation skills and procedures-BLS, ALS,


• Attention to detail


• Professional and ethical.