The OT Nurse is responsible for providing secure, efficient, and high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The role involves preparing the operation theatre, assisting the surgical team, maintaining strict aseptic techniques, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to hospital policies, infection control protocols, and professional nursing standards.

1. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A.

Preoperative

Responsibilities

- Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, consent, and relevant clinical documentation before surgery.

- Prepare the operation theatre, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies according to the scheduled procedure.

- Ensure the availability and proper functioning of essential equipment, including suction apparatus, electrosurgical units, and monitoring devices.

- Assist in patient preparation, positioning, skin preparation, and surgical site verification.

- Ensure compliance with preoperative checklists and participate in surgical safety briefings.

B.

Intraoperative

Responsibilities

- Assist the surgical team as a scrub nurse or circulating nurse, as assigned.

- Maintain strict aseptic techniques and sterile fields throughout the surgical procedure.

- Handle surgical instruments, sterile supplies, and equipment safely and efficiently.

- Monitor and document relevant patient observations in coordination with the anaesthesia and surgical teams.

- Perform surgical counts of instruments, needles, and swabs in accordance with hospital protocols.

- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond promptly to emergencies.

- Ensure accurate documentation of intraoperative nursing care and report any incidents or deviations immediately.

C.

Postoperative

Responsibilities

- Assist in the safe transfer of patients to the recovery room or designated postoperative care area.

- Provide appropriate handover to the receiving nurse, including the patient's condition, procedure performed, and relevant intraoperative events.

- Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and preparation of the operation theatre for subsequent procedures.

- Facilitate the safe handling, segregation, and disposal of biomedical waste.





- Ensure that used instruments are appropriately collected and sent for decontamination and sterilization as per hospital policy.

D.

Infection

Prevention and Patient Safety

- Strictly adhere to hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and infection prevention protocols.

- Maintain sterile technique and follow standard precautions throughout all surgical procedures.

- Ensure the proper handling and storage of sterile instruments and supplies.

- Comply with biomedical waste management guidelines and occupational safety requirements.

- Immediately report needlestick injuries, exposure incidents, equipment failures, and patient safety concerns.

E. Documentation and Equipment Management

- Maintain accurate and timely records of nursing care, surgical counts, checklists, and other required documentation.

- Monitor the availability of surgical instruments, consumables, and emergency supplies.

- Report defective equipment, shortages, and maintenance requirements to the OT In-Charge.

- Ensure the proper use, storage, and accountability of hospital equipment and materials.

1. Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards

- Maintain professional behaviour, discipline, punctuality, and accountability at all times.

- Respect patient dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent.

- Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

- Maintain a calm, courteous, and responsible approach during routine duties and emergency situations.

- Follow the instructions of authorized supervisors and comply with hospital policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.

- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.

- Refrain from unauthorized disclosure of patient information,



photographs, medical records, or hospital-related information.

- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and adhere to the ethical standards of the nursing profession.

- Participate in training programmes, competency assessments, audits, and quality improvement activities as required.

1. Qualifications and Competencies

- GNM, B.Sc. Nursing, or an equivalent recognized nursing qualification, as applicable to the position.

- Valid registration with the relevant State Nursing Council.

- Previous OT experience is desirable; freshers may be considered based on hospital requirements.

- Knowledge of surgical asepsis, infection prevention, surgical instruments, patient positioning, and perioperative nursing procedures.

- Good communication, teamwork, organizational, and emergency response skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure clinical environment and perform assigned duties during shifts, including emergencies.

1. Accountability

The OT Nurse shall be accountable to the OT In-Charge and Nursing Superintendent for the quality of nursing care, compliance with clinical protocols, maintenance of professional standards, accuracy of documentation, and safe handling of patients, instruments, and equipment.

1. General Conditions

- Perform duties in accordance with hospital policies, applicable laws, nursing standards, and infection control guidelines.

- Undertake additional relevant duties assigned by the authorized supervisor, within the scope of professional competence.

- Maintain confidentiality and uphold the reputation and professional standards of the hospital.

Qualification

- GNM / B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution.

- Valid registration with the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council or other applicable State Nursing Council.

- Previous experience in an Operation Theatre is preferred; freshers may be considered.

- Knowledge of surgical asepsis, infection control, surgical instruments, and patient safety protocols.

- Good communication, teamwork, and emergency management skills.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 OT Nurse (Vandur)
🏢 NIMS Hospital
📍 Vandur