Staff Nurse (OT)

Job Title

Staff Nurse – Operation Theatre (Orthopaedics)

Department

Operation Theatre (OT)

Reports To

OT In-Charge / Nursing Superintendent

Location

Orthopaedic OT / Modular OT

Job Summary

The Staff Nurse – OT (Orthopaedics) is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing orthopaedic surgeries. This includes preparing the OT, assisting surgeons and anaesthetists during procedures, maintaining sterility, handling implants/instruments, and ensuring patient safety before, during, and after surgery.

Key Responsibilities1. Pre-Operative Responsibilities

Prepare OT for scheduled orthopaedic surgeries such as

Joint replacements (TKR / THR)

Arthroscopy

Spine surgeries

Trauma / fracture fixation

Ligament repairs

Check OT schedule and case requirements.

Ensure all required

Sterile instruments

Orthopaedic implant sets

Power tools / drills / saws

C-arm availability

Linen and consumables

are ready before surgery.

Verify patient identity, consent, site marking, and pre-op checklist.

Ensure pre-op investigations are available.

Assist in shifting and positioning patient safely on OT table.

Check availability of blood products if needed.2. Intra-Operative Responsibilities

Maintain strict aseptic and infection control practices.

Assist surgeon as

Scrub Nurse

Arrange sterile instruments and implants.

Pass instruments during surgery.

Maintain sterile field.

Keep instrument and swab count.

Circulating Nurse

Coordinate with CSSD / stores.

Arrange additional instruments / implants.

Document intra-op events.

Assist anaesthesia team in

Monitoring patient vitals

Positioning

Emergency management

Handle orthopaedic equipment

Tourniquets

Power drills / saws

C-arm assistance

Suction machines

Maintain sponge, needle, and instrument counts.

Monitor for

Bleeding

Break in sterility

Equipment malfunction

Post-Operative Responsibilities

Assist in shifting patient safely to recovery room / ICU / ward.

Ensure handover includes

Procedure done

Vitals

Blood loss

Implants used

Medications administered

Complete post-op documentation.

Ensure OT cleaning and disinfection after each case.

Send used instruments for sterilization.

Restock OT supplies for next case.

Infection Control & Safety

Follow NABH / hospital infection control protocols.

Maintain biomedical waste segregation.

Ensure OT sterility standards.

Report needle stick injuries / OT incidents.

Participate in OT audits and quality checks.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain

OT register

Implant usage records

Nursing notes

Count sheets

Incident reports

Ensure accurate documentation for medico-legal compliance.

Emergency Preparedness

Assist in

Emergency trauma surgeries

Polytrauma cases

Code blue situations

Be familiar with

BLS / ACLS protocols

Crash cart handling

Required Qualifications

B.Sc Nursing / GNM Nursing

Valid Nursing Council Registration

OT training / certification preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred

Experience

1–3 years in OT preferred

Experience in Orthopaedic OT / Trauma OT highly preferred

Skills Required

Knowledge of OT sterile protocols

Orthopaedic instrument handling

Implant and consumables knowledge

Team coordination

Emergency response

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

OT preparedness and turnaround time

Compliance with sterile protocols

Zero surgical count errors

Infection control compliance

Accurate documentation

Surgeon / patient satisfaction

Behavioral Competencies

Discipline and punctuality

Calm under pressure

Team player

Patient-focused approach

Accountability and responsibility

Pay

₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person