ممرضة مسجلة اولى و ثانية – غرفة العمليات / Registered Nurse I & II – Operating Room ( OR )

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe environment at all times for patients and staff
• Takes responsibility for all swab, needle and instrument counts and assist surgeon accordingly
• Excellent knowledge of Aseptic and sterile technique
• Adheres to policy and procedure on “Surgical Site Marking
• Implements policy on “Time-Out” in all procedures
• Knowledgeable with different kinds of Anaesthesia and their effects
• Be able to work as scrub, Circulating, Recovery Room and DCU nurse
• Maintains sterile technique during operative procedures. Is able to prepare and check theatre for all cases including emergencies
• Assists in checking and maintaining off surgical equipment and instruments
• Records information as required relating to the patient, the procedure and instruments for legal purposes, audit checks and safety purposes. Informs Head Nurse/Charge Nurses of any changes in which effects the standard of care
• Performs procedures accurately, completely and safely according to hospital policies and      procedures
• Maintains safety and well-being of patients and staff in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
• Ensures that infection control practices are adhered to in accordance with approved infection         control policy
• Documents and reports all accidents/incidents to Head Nurse/Charge Nurse and site manager
• Ensures that all nursing documentation is completed accurately and legibly and understands the importance and relevance of their confidential nature
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for the patient, including fire and safety, disaster management and infection control
• Assists in data collection for monitoring and statistical purposes
• Participates in mentoring and Precepting new staff and student
• Takes responsibility for own professional development and growth and remains updated in         current professional practices
• Maintains confidentiality of patients’ illness and care
• Participates in Nursing Committees
• Demonstrates high standards of clinical knowledge and practices
• Contributes to Continuous Quality Improvement by identifying nursing problems in the       Operating Room
• Assists with the resolution of problems on a shift to shift basis with appropriate documentation        and follow-up reports to Head Nurse