Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Operating Room (OR) Nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for all nursing activities within the Operating Theatres and Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU), while working closely with the CSSD team to ensure seamless theatre operations.
Essential Duties
- Promotes teamwork and collaboration within the OR team
- Coordinates patient care and manages surgical scheduling
- Ensures effective communication and smooth patient flow across all perioperative stages
- Oversees staffing, duty rosters, and daily operational planning
- Supports team development through meetings, training, and feedback
- Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and quality standards
- Coordinates equipment maintenance and availability with biomedical teams
- Monitors patient feedback and participates in staff performance evaluations
- Ensures implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) policies and procedures
- Maintains strict aseptic standards in all operating and patient care areas
- Oversees proper cleaning, processing, and storage of surgical instruments
- Ensures the cleanliness of patient care areas and the implementation of the cleaning schedule
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- BSN or Diploma in Nursing from a qualified, recognised institution
- Post Basic Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing
- Five years of nursing experience preferred; operating room experience desirable.
- A valid practising certificate
