OR Nurse Job Riyadh area,Riyadh Region Saudi Arabia,Nursing

Job Title:

Operating Room (OR) Nurse Job Brief:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Operating Room (OR) Nurse to provide safe, high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing the operating room, assisting the surgical team, maintaining a sterile environment, and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative process.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and organize the operating room, ensuring all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and functioning properly.
Assess patients' preoperative needs and verify patient identity, surgical procedures, consent forms, and relevant medical records.
Assist surgeons and other members of the surgical team during procedures as required.
Perform scrub and circulating nurse duties in accordance with established clinical protocols.
Maintain strict aseptic techniques and ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
Monitor patients' conditions before, during, and after surgical procedures, in coordination with the anesthesia and surgical teams.
Perform surgical instrument, sponge, and needle counts in accordance with established safety protocols.
Ensure the proper handling, labeling, and transfer of surgical specimens.
Prepare patients for surgery and provide appropriate nursing care during the perioperative period.
Recognize and respond promptly to emergencies and changes in patients' conditions.
Document nursing assessments, interventions, and surgical procedures accurately in patients' medical records.
Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments and equipment in coordination with the relevant departments.
Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and efficient surgical care.
Comply with hospital policies, clinical guidelines, patient safety requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.

Requirements and

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree Nursing
Valid Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
Proven clinical experience in an operating room or perioperative nursing setting.
Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.
Familiarity with surgical instruments, operating room equipment, and perioperative protocols.
Ability to recognize and respond effectively to clinical emergencies.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary surgical team.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and safety.
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.