Theatre Perioperative Nurse Job Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose

To provide nursing services within operating theatres, in order that the patient/client receives quality care for the honor and glory of God.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Conducts pre- and post-operative education.
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Takes and monitors patients’ vital signs.
• Ensures that the correct patient and correct procedure are being performed.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy on medication administration by a licensed registered nurse.
• Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocols.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner, using the appropriate format and forms.
• Preps the operating room for patient and procedure.
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
• Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum.
• Initiates the patient education plan as prescribed
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Role makes:

• Analytical decisions – reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making and the execution of responsibilities
• Operational decisions – for day-to-day work tasks
• Academic qualifications
• Higher National Diploma in perioperative Nursing from a recognized institution
• Professional Membership/Licensing requirements
• Registration with and Valid License from Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

Work experience requirement

• Have 3 years progressive experience in a similar role within a busy hospital.

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Knowledge of theatre procedures and related patient care
• Able to demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignment and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and prioritize key initiatives and opportunities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others, and to be a joy to work with
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• An individual who exemplifies integrity and honesty
• Active listening, and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks; good planning and organization skills even under pressure and agreed deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others, and to be a joy to work with
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations
• Good computer literacy – Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Outlook
• High standards of ethics and confidentiality at personal and professional level
• Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Passion for God and for the wellbeing of mankind while driving positive social impact and transformational change in the community.
• Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision.

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