Theatre Nurses - Sweden Ghana Medical Centre

Theatre nursing personnel will be responsible for providing exceptional care to the patients who visit for pre-operative and surgical procedures. They are accountable in an oversight capacity for the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient care for the patient undergoing anaesthesia, surgery and/or procedures, and Phase 1 Recovery according to Ghana’s regulatory nursing standards.

Responsibilities

As a Nurse, you will be required to undertake the following:

• Work independently and in partnership with our doctors/surgeons to facilitate patient care and management in before and after surgical procedures:
  
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate required patient care under the guidance of the surgical team.
  • Promote a work environment that demonstrates caring by the accessibility of safe equipment and adequate supplies in an efficiently arranged physical setting.
  • Prepare patients for, and assist with, surgeries and treatments.
  • Prepare operating rooms, sterilize instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stocks of supplies are maintained.
• Maintain effective relationships between the multi-disciplinary team in the clinic
• Communicate effectively with patients/relatives, ensuring all clinical needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate way.
• Ensure patient safety at all times. Safeguard against errors by following protocols and procedures, with the knowledge that complex regimens of potentially lethal drugs are being employed in a variety of treatment settings. Bring to the attention of management areas where these can be improved.
• Identifies appropriate communication, and coordination to ensure smooth processes within the operating rooms.

Qualification Required & Experience

Requirements:

• An advanced degree/Diploma in Critical Care, Peri-Operative Nursing& General Nursing
• A minimum of 2-5 years experience
• Should be Registered with the Nursing& Midwifery Council.
• The ability to keep updated on the latest medical technologies.
• The flexibility to work irregular hours and remain on emergency call.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the oncology field
• Good teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills.

Remuneration:

Above-market average

Contract Type: Permanent and Locum Basis

Hours: Mondays-Sundays6:00am-6:00pm

Location: Accra