8AM-2PM

2PM-8PM

8PM-8AM

9AM-6PM

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Operative Responsibilities

Prepare OT before surgery:
Ensure cleanliness and aseptic workplace.

Arrange sterile instrument sets and surgical supplies.

Verify patient identity and consent.

Confirm pre-operative checklist completion:
Investigations available

Blood group & cross-match

Allergy history

Fasting status (if applicable)

Assist in patient positioning and preparation.

Perform surgical site preparation and catheterization if required.

Provide emotional reassurance to anxious mothers.

2. Assistance During Surgery

Scrub Nurse Role

Maintain sterile field throughout procedure.

Arrange instruments systematically.

Anticipate surgeon’s needs and pass instruments.

Maintain accurate instrument, sponge, and needle count.

Handle sutures, gauze, and surgical materials.

Circulating Nurse Role

Assist anesthesia team.

Fetch additional instruments/consumables.

Monitor sterility inside OT.

Document intraoperative events.

Coordinate with neonatal team at time of delivery.

3.



Obstetric Procedure Support

Assist during:
Elective and emergency Cesarean Sections

Instrumental deliveries

Postpartum hemorrhage management

Manual removal of placenta

Dilation & Curettage (D&C;)

Tubal ligation

Other gynecological procedures

4. Maternal Monitoring

Monitor maternal vitals intraoperatively:
Pulse

BP

Oxygen saturation

Blood loss estimation

Observe for complications:
Excessive bleeding

Hypotension

Anesthesia-related issues

Inform surgeon/anesthetist immediately if abnormalities occur.

5. Newborn Care Support

Prepare neonatal resuscitation area before delivery.

Ensure warmer, suction, oxygen, and resuscitation equipment ready.

Assist pediatrician/neonatal team during newborn stabilization.

Facilitate early skin-to-skin contact when feasible.

6. Post-Operative Responsibilities

Assist in transferring mother safely to recovery room.

Monitor immediate postoperative condition.

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📌 Operation Theatre Nurse (Chennai)
🏢 VIDHAI
📍 Chennai