Ot Nurse

Minimum required knowledge & experience: · University degree or professional diploma · 3 - 5 years work experience in a similar field · Good knowledge of written and spoken English Standard function description: · Performs nursing activities mainly independently · Supervises nurse helpers 　 SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES ·· Performs antiseptic surgical scrub, puts on the gown and gloves according to established protocols · provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing surgery · focuses on wellbeing of patients during the surgery · Positions patient properly for the procedure · Checks patient's ID bracelet and verifies with patient · Checks patient's medical record to ensure: Operative consent is signed, preoperative medication is given, laboratory reports available, allergies documented, prostheses removed, vital signs taken, and examination reports in the file (ECG, chest Rx .. ..) · Checks with the patient the surgical operation to be performed · Explains to the patient the nursing activities being performed · Transports the patient to the OT. · Transfers the patient to the operating table and ensures the pressure on the different regions is minimized · Applies restraints to immobilize patient on the operating table · Prepares sets, equipment, drugs and solutions required before and during the procedure · Checks if the equipment is working properly. · Practices the surgical scrub hand washing in line with approved procedure · Wears properly the apron and the paws · Arranges the surgery equipment and put them in order on the specific table · Ensures the cleanliness of the equipment while giving them to the surgeon · Shares relevant patient information with the anesthetist, surgeon and other team members. · Helps team members to put on sterile gown and gloves · Places the surgical equipment, sets other devices appropriately · Checks if the surgical site is marked · Works on ensuring patient safety during the surgery · Checks the expiry date of all equipment used for surgeries and if sterilized in accordance with sterilization conditions. · Monitors the patient during the procedure and alert any changes · Counts equipment, gauze / lawn, needles, abdominal pads, with the scrub nurse: before, while & after the surgery by signing the specific checklist. · Records the appropriate information in the OR Nursing sheet. · Completes forms for laboratory requests and send the samples as indicated. · Maintains the operating room, clean and tidy to ensure a safe and hygienic environment. · Notifies staff of the recovery room or any other unit of the expected arrival of the patient. · Helps clean the equipment and dispose linen once the operation is completed · Assists in the transfer of the patient to the recovery room · Coordinates disinfecting the room in preparation for the next procedure · Manages OR Schedule, report to Charge nurse for equipment orders, pharmacy supply, etc … · Participates in training to improve his professional practice. · Reports incidents and complications secondary to drug interactions/ errors · Ensures that the documentation is complete in the OR Nursing sheet · Documents & registers all materials & drugs used during the operation on specific checklists. Ensuring shortage of materials right after the end of the surgery. · Abides by the Infection control and Safety rules · Follows ICRC OT policies and procedures