OPERATING ROOM Nurse

OPERATING ROOM NURSE

All co-workers of CURE are expected to support and embody the following Core Values:

• Compassion: We respond to meet the needs of Children and Families with kindness, mercy, and healing.
• Joy in Service: We love serving Children and helping them to live life to its fullest.
• Faithfulness in prayer: We depend on God alone who is the source of changed lives and transformed communities.
• Integrity Always: We do the right thing and keep our promises.
• Intentional Relationship: We humbly collaborate with our patients, partners, and colleagues for multiplied impact.
• Commitment to excellence: We strive to deliver the highest standard of care and professionalism in our work.

QUALIFICATION:
Education/experience requirements:

1. Hold a state licensed and registered nursing degree.
2. 2 years of experience and training in the healthcare field
3. Previous experience as an operating room nurse desired.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

1. Physical awareness.
2. Critical thinking.
3. Interpersonal skills.
4. Time Management
5. Organizational skills
6. Communication and practical skills.
7. ability to hold and carry heavy loads (e.g. instrument trays, patients' legs, ...)

Competencies:

1. Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills. 
2. Communicate effectively in healthcare. 
3. Demonstrate professional behaviors, knowledge, skills and values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Preoperative preparation:

1. Greet and prepare patients for surgery by verifying their identity, explaining the procedures to follow and answering their questions.
2. Assist the surgeon and anesthesiologist in preparing the operating room and the patient, ensuring all necessary equipment and instruments are ready and functional.
3. Perform sterilization and aseptic procedures according to established protocols.

Assistance during the procedure:

1. Assist the surgeon by providing the necessary instruments and medical devices during the operation.
2. Assist the surgeon by holding retractors and help keeping the patient’s position. 
3. Manage biological samples and samples by preparing them for laboratory analysis.

Postoperative care:

1. Assist the surgeon with the application of dressing and/or plaster cast.
2. Transfer the patient to the recovery room, ensuring their comfort and safety.
3. Monitor the patient's vital signs and assess their postoperative condition, taking necessary action in case of complications.
4. Ensure follow-up of medical prescriptions and provide appropriate care, particularly regarding pain and infection prevention.

Documentation and coordination:

1. Accurately document all interventions, observations and care provided in the electronic medical record.
2. Assist in supply chain management by accurately documenting utilization of consumables and implants. 
3. Coordinate with other members of the medical team to ensure smooth communication and coordinated patient care.

Continuing education:

1. Participate in continuing education programs to stay current on the latest advances in surgical practices and technologies.
2. Contribute to professional development by sharing knowledge and skills with other team members.
3. Flexibility to learn nursing at another location in the hospital
4. Perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor, if necessary and appropriate.

CONSTITUTION OF FILES AND FILING:

• A Cover Letter addressed to the Executive Director
• An updated CV - 2 pages maximum
• Copies of certificates related to the Position
• Legalized copy of the birth certificate
• Legalized copy of the Nationality certificate
• Copy of recent ANPE card
• Government authorization to practice privately
• Copy of National Identity card

NB: Interested candidates can apply by submitting their applications to the following address <<https://cure.applytojob.com/apply/zwQzX7JoDV/OR-Nurse>>, with the mention << Application for the position of OPERATING ROOM NURSE >>