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Theatre Nurse
Westland Medical Centre
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 2 months ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional.
Key Duties
Pre-operative Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating theatre, instruments, and equipment according to the surgical list.
- Conduct thorough pre-operative patient assessments and ensure all documentation is complete.
- Confirm surgical consent, patient identity, and site marking.
- Uphold strict infection prevention and control standards.
Intra-operative Responsibilities
- Scrub, circulate, or assist depending on the surgical procedure requirements.
- Maintain a sterile field and anticipate the surgeon's needs throughout procedures.
- Perform instrument, sponge, and sharp counts accurately.
- Monitor patient vitals and respond promptly to changes during surgery.
- Operate theatre equipment safely and efficiently.
Post-operative Responsibilities
- Participate in immediate post-operative care and safe handover to the recovery unit.
- Document all nursing interventions, observations, and incidents accurately.
- Ensure proper cleaning, sterilization, and storage of theatre equipment and instruments.
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing
- Higher Diploma in Perioperative/Theatre Nursing (Mandatory)
- Valid NCK License
- Minimum 2 years theatre experience
- Strong skills in sterile technique, patient safety & perioperative care