OT Nurse

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Operative Duties:

• Prepare the operating theatre by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile drapes.
• Check functionality and sterility of instruments and supplies.
• Confirm and cross-check surgical lists and patient details.
• Scrub, gown, and glove in accordance with aseptic techniques.
• Assist in positioning and prepping the patient for surgery.

Intra-Operative Duties:

• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon and surgical assistants during procedures.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs to ensure smooth workflow.
• Maintain the sterile field and monitor for any breaches.
• Count instruments, sponges, and needles with the circulating nurse before and after surgery.
• Handle specimens correctly for lab processing.

Post-Operative Duties:

• Assist with wound dressing and application of post-operative care devices.
• Ensure proper disposal of used instruments and medical waste.
• Decontaminate and restock instruments and equipment.
• Document all procedures and instrument counts accurately.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Registered Nurse with current nursing license.
• Perioperative Nursing certification (preferred or required in some regions).
• Minimum 1–2 years of OT/scrub nurse experience (may vary by employer).
• Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Good physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person