RN Surgery
Duration: __03__Months/_13_weeks.
- We are looking for a surgical nurse to be responsible for preoperative patient care. The responsibilities of a surgical nurse include measuring and recording vitals, administering medication, and preparing patients for surgery.
- To be successful as a surgical nurse, you should be calm and responsive, have the ability to perform under pressure, and be an effective communicator. Ultimately, a high-quality surgical nurse should be up-to-date with the latest developments in healthcare best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Giving preoperative instructions.
- Preparing patients for surgery.
- Assisting the Anaesthetist and Surgeons when needed.
- Sterilizing and marking incision sites.
- Intervening when there are complications.
- Administering medication.
- Preparing the operating room.
Requirements:
- 8- or 10-hour shifts with start times ranging 06:30-11:00 (flexible shifts) and variable end times.
- Call: Based on department needs - rotating weekday and weekend call shifts (average of 7 call shifts per month, typically one weekday call shift per week and 1-2 weekend call shifts per month).
- Holiday: call hours as needed.
- Need at least 2 yrs. of OR experience with robotic, neuro, and complex surgical cases.
- May need to float to other hospitals within a 40-mile radius.
Responsibilities: Required Working as per post
Shift: Day/Night/Evening