Job Summary
The OT Staff Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care by preparing the operation theatre, assisting surgeons and anesthetists during surgical procedures, maintaining sterility, ensuring patient safety, and delivering high-quality nursing care in accordance with hospital protocols and NABH standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesPre-Operative Responsibilities
- Prepare and organize the operation theatre before surgeries.
- Verify patient identity, consent forms, investigations, and surgical site.
- Ensure availability and functionality of OT equipment and instruments.
- Prepare sterile instrument trays and surgical supplies.
- Assist in positioning and preparing the patient for surgery.
Intra-Operative Responsibilities
- Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques throughout procedures.
- Assist surgeons, anesthetists, and other healthcare professionals during surgeries.
- Perform duties as Scrub Nurse and Circulating Nurse as assigned.
- Monitor patient condition and report abnormalities immediately.
- Count instruments, needles, and surgical sponges before, during, and after surgery.
- Handle specimens appropriately and ensure proper labeling.
Post-Operative Responsibilities
- Assist in transferring patients safely to the recovery room or ICU.
- Complete OT documentation accurately.
- Ensure proper cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
- Prepare the OT for subsequent procedures.
- Report any equipment malfunction or adverse events.
Clinical Skills Required
- OT setup and preparation
- Surgical instrument identification and handling
- Scrub and circulating nurse responsibilities
- Infection prevention and control
- Sterilization and disinfection protocols
- Patient positioning and safety
- Biomedical waste management
- Emergency response and CPR
- Documentation and record maintenance
Equipment Handling
- Electrocautery machine
- Suction apparatus
- Anesthesia workstation
- OT lights and tables
- Defibrillator
- Infusion pumps
- Patient monitors
- Sterilization equipment
Compliance & Quality
- Follow NABH, hospital policies, and infection control guidelines.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical nursing practices.
- Participate in OT audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education programs.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and biomedical waste management rules.
Required CompetenciesTechnical Skills
- Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing care
- Surgical instrument management
- Emergency handling and critical thinking
- Infection control practices
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Professional attitude and patient-centric approach
Working Conditions
- Rotational shifts including day, night, weekends, and holidays
- On-call duties as per hospital requirements
- Standing for extended periods during surgical procedures
- Working in a sterile and fast-paced environment
Pay: ₹16,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
