OR Nurse at Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation

The Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) is a Nigerian-based non-profit organisation that began its philanthropic activities in the 1990s and was formally incorporated in 2011. Since then, we have worked to provide infrastructure, quality healthcare access, and scholarship opportunities across various communities in Nigeria through public and private sector partnerships. Decades of achievement have honed our mission and, at SEOF, we seek to impact communities through programs that focus on education, healthcare and socio-economic empowerment.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 3 years
• Location: Anambra
• Job Field: Medical / Healthcare  , NGO/Non-Profit

Job Summery

• The OR Nurse will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to ensure optimal patient care during surgical procedures.
• He prepares the operating for surgical procedures, assembles instruments and supplies needed in O.R.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety and comfort in the operating room environment.

Duties

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring all equipment is functioning properly and all supplies available.
• Ensure that the operating room is clean, sterile and ready to go at any time.
• Serves as a scrub nurse, Assists surgeons and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures.
• Monitor patient vital signs and ensure all medications are administered and charted.
• Evaluate patients before surgery (e.g., reviewing medical history, medications, allergies).
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Provide post-operative care, including monitoring recovery and administering medications.
• Educate patients and families on post-surgical care instructions and follow-up appointments.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures, including infection control protocols and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• RN (Registered Nurse) License
• RPON
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a theater nurse

Skills and Core Competencies

• Clinical Expertise.
• Critical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Attention to Details
• Adaptability
• Patient Advocacy
• Infection Control Knowledge
• Ethical and Professional Standards
• Continuous Learning
• Emotional Resilience
• Technology Proficiency

Method of Application

Prepare a cover letter telling us who you are, and why you would be a good fit for the organization. Your cover letter should be in the body of the email you will send to: [email protected] Your CV should be attached as a PDF.