Operation Theatre Nurse

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare the operation theatre, surgical instruments, and sterile supplies before procedures.
• Perform surgical scrubbing, gowning, and gloving as per infection control protocols.
• Maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Arrange and check surgical instruments, sutures, dressings, and other required consumables.
• Assist surgeons and surgical teams by passing instruments during operations.
• Ensure proper counting of surgical instruments, needles, sponges, and other materials before, during, and after procedures.
• Monitor and maintain aseptic techniques throughout the surgical procedure.
• Ensure proper handling, segregation, and transfer of used instruments for sterilization.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthetists, circulating nurses, and other OT staff.
• Check the availability and sterility of instruments and surgical supplies before procedures.
• Maintain accurate OT records, instrument count sheets, and required documentation.
• Follow infection prevention, biomedical waste management, and patient safety protocols.
• Report any breach of sterility, instrument discrepancies, or equipment issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with hospital SOPs and NABH quality standards.

Preferred candidate profile

• GNM / B.Sc. Nursing with valid nursing registration.
• 3-6 years of experience in an Operation Theatre, preferably as a Scrub Nurse.
• Hands-on experience in surgical scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and maintaining a sterile field.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures across various specialties.
• Understanding of instrument and sponge counting protocols.
• Knowledge of sterilization, infection control, and biomedical waste management.
• Ability to anticipate surgeons instrument requirements during procedures.
• Good coordination and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts and emergency OT duties.