Theatre Nurse at Amy Consulting
Amy Consulting
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Theatre Nurse
About the Role
The successful candidate will assist the surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment, ensuring the availability of necessary instruments and equipment, and supporting patients through the perioperative process.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare operating theatres, surgical instruments, and necessary supplies for procedures
- Assist surgeons and anesthetists during operations, ensuring strict adherence to aseptic techniques
- Monitor patients' vital signs and responses throughout surgery and recovery
- Maintain accurate records of surgical procedures, equipment use, and patient care
- Ensure proper sterilization and storage of instruments and materials
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care, support, and patient education
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthetists, and other members of the healthcare team
- Uphold all hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols
Qualifications and Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
- Post-basic qualification or certification in Theatre Nursing (advantageous)
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Theatre Nurse in a hospital
- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, sterilization techniques, and infection control
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations
- Must reside on the Lagos Mainland, with proximity to Surulere being advantageous