Operation Theatre Nurse

8AM-2PM

2PM-8PM

8PM-8AM

9AM-6PM

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Operative Responsibilities

Prepare OT before surgery:

Ensure cleanliness and aseptic environment.

Arrange sterile instrument sets and surgical supplies.

Verify patient identity and consent.

Confirm pre-operative checklist completion:

Investigations available

Blood group & cross-match

Allergy history

Fasting status (if applicable)

Assist in patient positioning and preparation.

Perform surgical site preparation and catheterization if required.

Provide emotional reassurance to anxious mothers.

2. Assistance During Surgery

Scrub Nurse Role

Maintain sterile field throughout procedure.

Arrange instruments systematically.

Anticipate surgeon’s needs and pass instruments.

Maintain accurate instrument, sponge, and needle count.

Handle sutures, gauze, and surgical materials.

Circulating Nurse Role

Assist anesthesia team.

Fetch additional instruments/consumables.

Monitor sterility inside OT.

Document intraoperative events.

Coordinate with neonatal team at time of delivery.

3. Obstetric Procedure Support

Assist during:

Elective and emergency Cesarean Sections

Instrumental deliveries

Postpartum hemorrhage management

Manual removal of placenta

Dilation & Curettage (D&C)

Tubal ligation

Other gynecological procedures

4. Maternal Monitoring

Monitor maternal vitals intraoperatively:

Pulse

BP

Oxygen saturation

Blood loss estimation

Observe for complications:

Excessive bleeding

Hypotension

Anesthesia-related issues

Inform surgeon/anesthetist immediately if abnormalities occur.

5. Newborn Care Support

Prepare neonatal resuscitation area before delivery.

Ensure warmer, suction, oxygen, and resuscitation equipment ready.

Assist pediatrician/neonatal team during newborn stabilization.

Facilitate early skin-to-skin contact when feasible.

6. Post-Operative Responsibilities

Assist in transferring mother safely to recovery room.

Monitor immediate postoperative condition.

Ensure documentation completion.

Prepare OT for next case.

7. Infection Control & Sterilization

Maintain strict aseptic practices.

Follow sterilization protocols.

Ensure proper biomedical waste segregation.

Monitor sterile supplies and expiry dates.

8. Documentation

Maintain OT nursing records.

Complete surgical safety checklist (WHO checklist).

Record instrument counts and operative details.

Document medications and fluids administered.

9. Patient-Centered Maternity Care

(Especially important in natural-birth–focused hospitals)

Maintain calm and respectful environment.

Support gentle cesarean practices when planned.

Encourage partner involvement if hospital policy allows.

Promote delayed cord clamping and early breastfeeding when appropriate.

Qualifications

B.Sc Nursing / GNM Nursing

Valid Nursing Council Registration

OT experience preferred (especially obstetrics)

BLS & Neonatal Resuscitation training desirable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹18,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person