• Application Deadline:
• Position: Theatre / Perioperative Nurse


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Job Description:

• We are looking for a competent and experienced Perioperative nurse/Theatre nurse who has experience in cardiac thoracic surgeries to assist our surgeon during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.


• The candidate needs to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety.


• The ideal must be compassionate and takes one step further by being a critical thinker, fast to act in emergencies.


• Assisting Surgeons during surgical procedures (cardiac thoracic surgeries) in theatre.


• 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 postsurgery care, Performs neurologic assessment and areaspecific assessment depending on the case of the patient 


• Oxygen administration via nasal cannula, face mask, nonrebreather mask, and bag valve mask ventilation 


• Providing surgical patients with perioperative care in recovery, procedure, operating  room and performing headtotoe assessment on all patients 


• Provides support and adequate education to the patient and family, including them in formulating plan of care 


• Circulating/scrubbing patients during and after surgical procedure 


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

Requirements

• Experienced in cardiac thoracic surgeries.


• RN/B.Sc. Degree with up to 4 years and above experience and in a similar role 


• Training and Certification in relevant nursing specialties and procedures (RPON certification.


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


• Experience in theatre/demonstrated relevant clinical nursing experience, preferably in a surgical or orthopedics 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, PLS


• Attention to details


• Professional and ethical