Registered Nurse

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare the operation theatre, surgical instruments, and medical equipment before procedures.

2. Assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals during surgeries.

3. Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care.

4. Verify patient identity, surgical consent, and required preoperative documentation.

5. Maintain sterile techniques and follow infection prevention and control procedures.

6. Monitor patients’ vital signs and report any changes to the surgical team.

7. Perform circulating nurse and scrub nurse duties according to assigned responsibilities and competency.

8. Ensure proper handling, sterilization, and availability of surgical instruments.

9. Assist with patient positioning and ensure comfort and safety during procedures.

10. Administer prescribed medications according to hospital policies and authorized nursing responsibilities.

11. Maintain accurate nursing records and surgical documentation.

12. Conduct surgical instrument, sponge, and needle counts according to safety protocols.

13. Ensure proper labeling and handling of surgical specimens.

14. Coordinate with recovery room nurses for safe postoperative patient handovers.

15. Respond effectively to surgical emergencies and support emergency procedures.

16. Monitor equipment functionality and report maintenance requirements.

17. Follow hospital policies, patient safety guidelines, and healthcare regulations.

18. Educate patients and families about preoperative and postoperative care as required.

19. Maintain patient confidentiality and professional nursing standards.

20. Participate in quality improvement activities, staff training, and infection control programs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.

• Valid DHA nursing license or eligibility, as required for practice in Dubai.

• Previous nursing experience in an Operation Theatre or surgical department preferred.

• Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile techniques, and infection control.

• Familiarity with operating theatre procedures and patient safety standards.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional relevant certifications may be preferred.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Key Skills

• Surgical Nursing

• Operation Theatre Management

• Patient Safety

• Infection Prevention and Control

• Surgical Instrument Handling

• Emergency Response

• Patient Monitoring

• Medical Documentation

• Team Coordination