Operation Theater Nurse

Job Description

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in various settings, educate patients and their families, advocate for their needs, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.

General Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of the patient's current health status and medical history, including monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and any other changes in condition.
• Complete and/or review admission data records and document patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
• Develop individualized care plans based on the patient's initial assessment, medical history, physician's orders, and physiological, psychosocial, and environmental factors.
• Document the patient's care, including nursing intervention, response to care received, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Communicate with the physician regarding the patient's needs, the nursing assessment results, and recommendations on a daily basis and as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Provide wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and other nursing procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, social workers) to provide comprehensive care.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
• Perform CPR, use defibrillators, and assist in other life-saving procedures as necessary.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
• Perform indirect patient care using established procedures, policies, and standards.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care practices, and document the evidence and understanding of these instructions, including them in the medical record.
• Provide timely and comprehensive shift change reports to the appropriate person.
• Use and store patient care supplies and equipment efficiently, following proper procedures for obtaining, returning, cleaning, and disposing of them, enabling optimal use.
• Use equipment correctly and safely according to product information, and maintain it clean at all times.
• Provide discharge planning and instructions to ensure continuity of care after leaving the healthcare facility.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, infection control practices, ethical guidelines, UAE regulations, and Dubai Health’s policies and procedures
• Engage in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in nursing.
• Participate in nursing conferences, workshops, and in-service training.
• Seek certifications in specialized areas of nursing, if applicable (e.g., Critical Care Nursing, Pediatric Nursing).
• Any other assignments related to the nature of the job assigned by the management.

OT – Unit Specific Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, instruments, equipment, and surgical supplies before procedures.
• Verify patient identity, consent, surgical site, and procedure before surgery.
• Perform surgical safety checks according to the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Set up, count, and manage surgical instruments, swabs, needles, and consumables.
• Assist in procedures by providing instruments and required supplies for cases in General surgery, Cardiac, Urology, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmic, Neuro, ENT, Trauma, Plastic etc.
• Function as Scrub Nurse and Circulating Nurse
• Prepare and operate surgical equipment, including diathermy, suction, drills, endoscopy, and laparoscopic equipment.
• Monitor and maintain sterility of instruments and the operating environment.
• Assist with patient positioning and prevention of pressure injuries during surgery.
• Prepare specimens and ensure correct labeling and transfer to the laboratory.
• Anticipate surgical team needs and ensure uninterrupted workflow during procedures.
• Document intraoperative nursing care, instrument counts, specimens, and implants used.
• Identify and respond to intraoperative emergencies and equipment malfunctions.
• Ensure correct handling and tracking of implants, prostheses, and surgical consumables.
• Facilitate safe patient transfer to PACU or critical care units.
• Participate in emergency surgeries, trauma cases, and disaster response activities.
• Report perioperative incidents, count discrepancies, and patient safety concerns promptly.

Required Qualifications and Licensure for staff Nurse position

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in the relevant specialty.
• Valid BLS certification.
• Must hold a valid UAE Registered Nurse license (DHA, DOH, MOHAP, or DHCC) or a valid Eligibility Letter