OR Nurse; Operating Room Nurse

Centurion Surgery centers is actively looking for an OR Nurse:

• Assessing patients prior to surgery and alleviating their concerns.
• Gathering all supplies needed for the operation.
• Assuming responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized.

We are looking for a competent Operating Room Nurse to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.

They need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety. Being compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession. The ideal candidate goes one step further by being a critical thinker, fast to act in emergencies.

• Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns.
• Gather all supplies needed for the operation.
• Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized.
• Position and prepare patient on operating table.
• Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation.
• Monitor patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies.
• Evaluate patient in postoperative phases.
• Adhere to safety standards and precautions.
• Assume duties within or outside the sterile field as assigned.

• Proven experience as operating room nurse (circulating and scrub).
• Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.
• In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures.
• Outstanding organizational ability.
• A great team player with excellent communication skills.
• Cool tempered with emotional and physical stamina.
• Diploma in nursing and a valid license.