Theatre Nurse- Nairobi at Ital Global

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Theatre Nurse Job in Nairobi

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Nairobi

Job Category: Medical / Healthcare

Job Overview

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a skilled and dedicated Theatre Nurse to join its surgical team in Nairobi. The successful candidate will support perioperative services by working closely with surgeons, anesthetists, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care before, during, and after surgical procedures.

About the Role

The Theatre Nurse will play a critical role in ensuring operating theatres are fully prepared, maintaining sterile environments, assisting during surgical procedures, and providing comprehensive perioperative patient care. This role is ideal for nursing professionals who are passionate about surgical nursing and committed to patient safety and quality healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Perioperative Patient Care

• Prepare patients for surgery by conducting pre-operative assessments and providing education and counselling.
• Monitor patients' vital signs before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Deliver post-operative nursing care and monitor patient recovery.
• Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, medications, and post-operative care.

Theatre Operations

• Prepare operating theatres and ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are sterilized and ready for use.
• Assist surgeons and anaesthetists during procedures by providing surgical instruments and maintaining aseptic techniques.
• Perform scrub, circulating, and recovery nursing duties across various surgical specialties.
• Support emergency surgical procedures when required.

Infection Prevention & Quality Assurance

• Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards within the operating theatre.
• Ensure compliance with aseptic techniques and patient safety protocols.
• Handle laboratory specimens safely and ensure accurate documentation.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of surgical procedures and patient progress.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and Continuous Medical Education (CME) programmes.

Collaboration

• Work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient assessments, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN).
• Higher Diploma in Peri-operative Nursing.
• Valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
• 1–2 years of clinical experience, preferably in a theatre or perioperative setting.

Required Skills

• Perioperative nursing.
• Scrub and circulating theatre nursing.
• Recovery room nursing.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Aseptic techniques.
• Patient assessment and monitoring.
• Surgical instrument handling.
• Emergency response in theatre settings.
• Clinical documentation and record management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking.

Why You Should Apply

This opportunity allows you to work in a dynamic surgical environment where you'll enhance your perioperative nursing skills while contributing to safe, patient-centred surgical care. It offers valuable experience across multiple surgical specialties and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Application Tips

To improve your chances of being shortlisted:

• Highlight your experience in theatre nursing, scrub nursing, or recovery nursing.
• Include your Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) registration details.
• Emphasize your knowledge of infection prevention, patient safety, and perioperative care.
• Mention any experience with emergency surgeries or specialized surgical units.
• Tailor your CV to showcase clinical competence, teamwork, and commitment to quality healthcare.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to careers@italgloballtd.com using "Theatre Nurse – Nairobi" as the email subject.

Application Method: Submit your application via email before the position is filled.