Theatre Nurse Position at UPMC Aut Even Hospital
The UPMC Aut Even Hospital is recruiting a Theatre Nurse for a full-time, permanent position. The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the Nursing and Multidisciplinary team in the operating theatre suite/endoscopy suite, providing evidence-based care to patients undergoing surgery.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide nursing care for patients undergoing surgery, assisting consultant surgeons in all surgical procedures, maintaining standards of nursing care in pre-operative and post-operative planning, implementation, and patient care.
Prepare equipment and instruments according to individual patient needs, update consultant preference cards, and assist in the smooth and effective running of the Endoscopy Unit.
Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care in the endoscopic room, ensuring effective teamwork through good communication with multidisciplinary teams to enable continuity of care and a safe environment for patients and staff.
Participate in education, training, and development of other staff, ensure all equipment is checked prior to use, and report any faults to the line manager immediately.
Help control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding theatre attire, maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination, and sterilization procedures, and asepsis.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills within endoscopy and the profession of nursing.
Qualifications and Experience:
Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses kept by NMBI or be entitled to be so registered, basic life support training, and a minimum of 2 years of theatre nursing experience.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits:
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits include competitive pay, fully paid maternity and paternity leave, competitive pension plan, company-funded death in service benefit, critical illness cover, performance and recognition rewards, work-life balance opportunities, and development and career opportunities.