Senior Staff Nurse - OT

Job description

The Senior Staff Nurse – OT is responsible for providing high-quality perioperative nursing care in the Operation Theatre, with a strong focus on maternity cases, especially LSCS (Lower Segment Caesarean Section). The role includes assisting surgeons, maintaining OT protocols, ensuring patient safety, and supervising junior nursing staff. **Key Responsibilities:1. Patient Care & Safety** - Prepare patients for surgical procedures, especially LSCS cases - Ensure proper identification, consent, and pre-operative checklist completion - Monitor patient condition before, during, and after surgery - Maintain strict aseptic and infection control practices **2. OT Management** - Prepare and maintain OT equipment, instruments, and sterile supplies - Ensure availability of surgical instruments required for LSCS and other obstetric procedures - Coordinate with surgeons, anesthetists, and pediatricians during procedures - Handle emergency obstetric cases efficiently **3. Surgical Assistance** - Assist doctors during LSCS and other gynecological surgeries - Perform scrubbing, circulating, and assisting roles as required - Manage surgical instruments and count (before and after procedures) **4. Post-Operative Care** - Shift patients safely to recovery room - Monitor post-operative recovery and vital signs - Assist in post-surgical documentation and handover **5. Documentation & Compliance** - Maintain accurate OT records, patient charts, and surgical logs - Ensure compliance with hospital policies, NABH protocols, and legal requirements - Report any incidents or complications promptly **6. Team Supervision & Training** - Guide and supervise junior nurses and OT technicians - Participate in training, drills, and continuous quality improvement programs **Eligibility Criteria:** - **Qualification:** B.Sc Nursing / GNM - **Registration:** Valid State Nursing Council Registration - **Experience:** - Minimum 4–6 years of experience in OT - Mandatory experience in maternity OT with LSCS procedures Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month Work Location: In person