Location: Davao City
The Operating Room / Theatre Nurse is responsible for assisting doctors in performing the surgeries for patients who are unable to pay.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Observe the aseptic technique to decrease the transmission of microorganisms to patients and personnel.
- Practice universal precautions on all patients.
- Implement and direct sterilization process for all operating room procedures.
- Participate in the sterilization process of surgical instruments and materials.
- Continuously monitor for events that may contaminate the sterile field and initiate corrective action when breaks in sterile techniques are noted.
- Implement the nursing process by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating each surgical patient.
- Follow instructions for decontamination, sterile processing, and disinfection of instruments and medical devices.
- Provide a safe environment for patients and staff with regard to electrical, fire, chemical, radiological and occupational safety.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team based on knowledge of the patient, procedure, and surgeon’s preferences.
- Document the recording of the nursing process in the patient’s medical record and complete all required hospital forms in an accurate manner.
- Assist with the induction and emergence of anesthesia and participate in an emergency with resuscitative measures if needed.
- Collaborate with anesthesia and surgery personnel to provide safe positioning for the patient.
- Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per established policy and procedure.
- Identify and label drugs in the sterile field for use by the operating surgeon.
- Utilize supplies in a cost-effective manner.
- Cross-train on other nursing roles and duties and perform work in other areas within the Nursing Department, as necessary.
OTHER DUTIES
- Uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency in line with hospital quality programs (e.g. Safecare, DOH, etc.) requirements.
- Ensure a safe and secure work environment by strictly adhering to infection prevention and control protocols such as but not limited to handwashing, wearing of PPE, etc.
- Commit to sustainable and eco-friendly work practices by minimizing waste, optimizing resource usage and actively participating in initiatives that promote environmental stewardship.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing
- License/Certificate Required: License by the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing, Philippines, BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Minimum Experience Required: At least a 1-year experience as an Operating Room Staff Nurse
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of nursing
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities and work independently
- Ability to handle confidential matters in an appropriate manner by maintaining patient and caregiver confidentiality
Top Skills
What We Do
CURE International is a Christian nonprofit organization that operates a global network of eight pediatric surgical hospitals that serve children with treatable disabilities. Our hospitals are located in Ethiopia, Niger, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Kenya, and the Philippines.
Patients at CURE children's hospitals suffer from conditions such as cleft lip/palate, neglected clubfoot, bowed legs, burn contractures, spina bifida, brain tumors, and hydrocephalus.
In addition to world-class clinical service, CURE intentionally ministers to the emotional and spiritual needs of our patient and their communities. Since its inception in 1996, CURE has conducted more than 5 million patient visits.
CURE needs a variety of medical and non-medical professionals—domestic and international—to help ensure our continued service to these children. Both short and long-term opportunities are available.
Whether administering anesthesia, leading a surgical intervention, connecting with donors, processing the payroll, praying with patients, or coordinating the design of a new operating theater, all are needed and integral to the mission!
That's why we refer to ourselves as co-workers; whether you are the CEO or a security guard or a housekeeper, everyone plays an equally important role in the delivery of what we do.
Check us out today at http://cure.org We want to hear from you, and we will be pleased and honored to review your application!
