Alan&Grant

Operating Theatre Nurse

Alan&Grant  •  Port Harcourt, NG (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description


Our client is a leading tertiary healthcare institution, dedicated to delivering advanced and compassionate medical care at international standards.

Role Overview:

The Operating Theatre Nurse provides care during the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative phases of care within the Operating Room Suite. The post holder must have the ability to work effectively both independently and within a multi-disciplinary/ multi-cultural team in the Operating Room to deliver the highest quality of care.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Preparation & Procedural Support

  • Prepare patients for surgery by conducting pre-operative assessments, obtaining consent, and
    providing education on procedures.

  • Ensure operating theatres are equipped with sterile instruments, surgical supplies, and monitoring equipment

Quality Control & Clinical Compliance

  • Adhere strictly to perioperative nursing standards, sterile technique protocols, and infection
    control procedures.

  • Ensure all theatre equipment, medications, and surgical supplies are checked, functional, and within expiry dates.

Safety Management

  • Promote patient safety throughout surgical care and recovery in accordance with hospital
    infection prevention policies.

  • Identify, report, and mitigate operational or clinical risks in the operating theatre.

Communication & Multidisciplinary Coordination

  • Communicate effectively with surgical teams, patients, families, and multidisciplinary staff
    before, during, and after procedures.

  • Provide structured clinical handovers to post-operative or recovery units.

Problem-Identification & Escalation

  • Make timely clinical decisions during high-pressure surgical situations

  • Identify complications or deterioration early and implement appropriate interventions within scope of practice.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Accurately document patient assessments, procedures, medications, and outcomes.

  • Complete theatre records, incident reports, and post-operative documentation within required timelines.


Requirements


  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in operating theatre, perioperative, or surgical nursing.

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing license.

  • BLS and ACLS certifications required; additional critical care or perioperative certifications advantageous.

  • Knowledge of perioperative nursing, sterile techniques, surgical patient monitoring, and recovery care.

  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary surgical environment.

  • Ability to prioritize care, act decisively in emergencies, and maintain meticulous documentation.

  • Flexibility regarding shift patterns and clinical areas.

  • Experience mentoring or teaching junior staff is an advantage.
Alan&Grant

About Alan&Grant

Alan & Grant, is a firm of consultants creating innovative HR & Enterprise Solutions. We focus on enabling performance improvements around our clients’ people, product and project concerns.

We work with different organizations to conceptualize, build and deploy bespoke solutions aimed at improving overall performance and align workforce to long-term corporate objectives ensuring sustained growth and profitability in the process.

Our core competences are in:

HR Advisory Services

Organizational Development (structure, policies, systems audit and development), Outsourcing Management (including people, function and process areas), Employee/HR Analytics, Employee Performance Management Systems, Salary survey and payroll management, Job Evaluation & Design,

Human Capacity Development

Gap Analysis, Competency Assessment & Design, Training Plan Design & Management, Facilitation, Curriculum & Content Development, Graduate Trainee Induction, Learning Academy Design & Development.

Talent Acquisition

Workforce Planning, Talent Sourcing, Executive Recruitment & Selection, Role Outsourcing, Assessment Centre Design & Management.

Enterprise Solutions

Market Research, Product Performance Review, Strategy Development, Quarterly/Yearly Performance Review, Quality Management Systems (ISO Audit, Assessment and Certification Preparation)

Project & Programme Management

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Lagos, NG
Year Founded
2016
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