Operating Room Theatre Nurse

Aspen Medical is seeking Operating Theatre Nurses to provide a high standard of nursing care at St James Hospital. The nurse will monitor and care for patients when they are still under the effects of anesthesia. The role should be carried out in a professional manner and in accordance with St James Hospital protocols and consultant's preferences. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
 

• Ensuring all necessary equipment is available for surgical procedures prior to surgery and to ensure the theatre and its areas are maintained to the required standard before, during and after surgery. It is imperative that a sterile environment is always maintained.
• Assisting the surgeon by taking on the surgical procedures of draping instrumentation and any requirements that are expected within the role and taking part and enforcing World Health Organisation’s ‘Safe Surgical Checklist’ will be expected.

• Monitoring patients’ vital signs, such as Blood pressure, pulse, RR, temperature; administration of oxygen suctioning
• Monitoring patients for bleeding, pain management to assess patients’ comfort level
• Administration of intravenous, IM, subcutaneous, PCA and epidural therapy.
• Transferring verbal and written information about the patient to the ward nurse responsible for the patient.
• Maintaining and providing necessary documentation, as appropriate.

• Recognized degree in nursing
• Current licensure as a registered nurse with the Nurse and Midwifery Council of Malta
• Extensive knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Be responsible and compassionate
• Good time management 
• Computer literate
• Excellent organizational skills