Job descriptions & requirements
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and highly motivated Theatre Nurse on locum basis to join our hospital team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures while ensuring adherence to clinical standards, infection prevention protocols, and patient safety guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare the operating theatre and ensure all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and sterile before procedures.
Assist surgeons and the surgical team during operations by anticipating procedural needs and maintaining sterile technique.
Conduct pre-operative patient assessments and verify patient identity, procedure, and consent documentation.
Monitor patients’ condition during surgery and provide immediate nursing interventions where necessary.
Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and control standards within the theatre environment.
Maintain accurate documentation of surgical procedures, equipment used, and patient records.
Participate in post-operative care and handover of patients to recovery or ward staff.
Manage theatre inventory including surgical instruments, consumables, and equipment.
Ensure proper handling, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments.
Qualifications and Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
Specialized training or certification in Perioperative/Theatre Nursing will be an added advantage.
Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an operating theatre setting.
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