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Job Purpose:

The OT nurse is responsible for the nursing care and management of the unit assigned. She/ he is also responsible for planning organizing and implementing day-to-day operations including assigning work for various categories of nursing and non – nursing staff working in the unit. The OT nurse handles patient management and also provide safety and comfort to the patients.

Ensure that the operating room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical supplies and equipment

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement care plans for surgical patients
• Evaluate surgical patients prior to surgery and in postoperative phases
• Prepare patients for surgery by disinfecting their skin at the operation site and positioning them on the operating table
• Assist surgeon during procedures with duties such as passing medical equipment and monitoring patients’ vital signs
• Provide patients with perioperative care in procedure, operating, and recovery rooms
• Collaborating with surgical teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care.
• Educate patients / other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of postoperative care

Ensure that the operating room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical supplies and equipment

Job Specifications:

• Qualification: B.sc/Diploma Degree in Nursing, GNM Certification
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a OT Staff Nurse
• Technical Skills / Job related skills: knowledge on the functioning of various OT equipment, record keeping
• Management Skills: Be a good team player, maintain good people relations, flexibility to work beyond regular hours
• Communication Skills: Empathetic communication towards patients and others, command on English / Kannada