Preoperative Nurse at Hospital For Trauma and Surgery

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, disciplined, and proactive Perioperative Assistant to join our surgical team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the Operating Theatre (OT) runs smoothly, maintaining a sterile environment, and providing essential support to surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing staff before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Room Preparation: Assist in preparing the theatre with necessary equipment, sterile drapes, and instruments required for specific surgeries
• Patient Care & Transport: Safely transport patients to and from the ward to the operating theatre and assist in the correct positioning of patients on the operating table
• Sterilization & Hygiene: Maintain strict aseptic techniques, clean and disinfect the theatre between cases, and ensure the proper disposal of clinical waste
• Assistance During Surgery: Provide non-clinical assistance to the surgical team, such as adjusting lights, opening sterile packs, and handling unsterile equipment
• Administrative Compliance: Accurately maintain all required logs, including the Linen Entry/Exit Register, equipment inventory, and security logs
• Inventory Management: Assist in restocking surgical supplies and ensure that all necessary consumables are available for the day's list

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Minimum of a Diploma in Health Assistance
• Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in a hospital environment, preferably within a surgical or emergency department
• Professionalism: Outstanding interpersonal skills with a proven ability to remain calm and respectful under pressure
• Conduct: Strict adherence to hospital conduct policies is mandatory
• Physical Fitness: Ability to stand for long periods and assist in lifting and moving patients and heavy equipment
• Attention to Detail: Deep understanding of sterilization protocols