Registered Perioperative Nurse at Redeemer's Health Village

Redeemer's Health Village is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional medical care and improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities in Nigeria. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we strive to deliver high-quality healthcare services and uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

We are driven by a passion to provide exceptional healthcare services that thrive in caring, quality, and innovation on a pedestal that matches global healthcare standards. Our exceptional personnel, cutting-edge clinical technology, and adept utilization of information systems will distinguish us. We will provide our community with services that prioritize safety, achieve desired outcomes, and align with the latest professional knowledge whilst being served by the best healthcare faculties in the nation and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registered Perioperative Nurse

Location: Mowe / Redemption City, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Perioperative Nurse to join our team at Redeemers Health Village (RHV).
• The Perioperative Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being throughout the perioperative period.
• This role requires excellent clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities
Preoperative Care:

• Conduct preoperative assessments and screenings to identify patient needs and ensure readiness for surgery.
• Educate patients and their families about surgical procedures, anesthesia, and postoperative care.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.

Intraoperative Care:

• Assist surgical teams during procedures by preparing and maintaining sterile surgical fields, passing instruments, and providing surgical supplies as needed.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and assist with anesthesia administration and airway management.
• Anticipate and respond to changes in patients' conditions, ensuring prompt intervention to maintain stability.

Postoperative Care:

• Provide postoperative care and monitoring in recovery areas, assessing patients' condition and managing pain and discomfort.
• Educate patients and their families about postoperative instructions, including wound care, medication management, and signs of complications.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure smooth transitions of care and continuity of patient management.

Documentation and Communication:

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of perioperative care, including preoperative assessments, intraoperative interventions, and postoperative outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, providing updates on patients' progress and collaborating on care plans.

Quality Improvement:

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, optimize surgical outcomes, and improve perioperative processes.
• Contribute to the review and evaluation of perioperative practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid licensure from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent Degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in perioperative nursing, with experience in surgical settings preferred.
• Certification in perioperative nursing (e.g., CNOR) is desirable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in perioperative nursing practices, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative care.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate and respond to changes in patients' conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and quality improvement.
• Adaptability and flexibility to meet the dynamic needs of the perioperative environment.

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: [email protected] using "Perioperative Nurse Application" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.