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