Posted time March 10, 2026 Location Thanjavur Job type Full-time

Senior Staff Nurse – Operation Theatre (OT)

Job Summary

A Senior Staff Nurse in the Operation Theatre is responsible for providing safe, sterile, and efficient nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The nurse assists surgeons and anesthetists, supervises OT staff, maintains infection control standards, and ensures proper functioning of surgical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Pre-Operative Responsibilities

Prepare the operation theatre for scheduled surgeries.

Ensure sterility of instruments, equipment, and OT environment.

Check patient identity, consent forms, and surgical site.

Prepare surgical instruments, sterile packs, and consumables.

Assist anesthetist in preparing anesthesia equipment and drugs.

  1. Intra-Operative Responsibilities

Assist the surgeon during surgical procedures.

Perform duties as scrub nurse or circulating nurse.

Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques.

Monitor patient condition during surgery with the anesthesia team.

Handle surgical instruments, sutures, and equipment efficiently.

Maintain accurate counts of instruments, sponges, and needles.

  1. Post-Operative Responsibilities

Assist in transferring the patient to recovery room / ICU.

Monitor patient condition immediately after surgery.

Ensure proper documentation of surgical procedures.

Send specimens to laboratory when required.

  1. Supervision & Coordination

Supervise junior nurses and OT technicians.

Coordinate with surgeons, anesthetists, and other departments.

Maintain OT schedules and ensure smooth workflow.

Provide guidance and training to new staff.

  1. Equipment & Inventory Management

Ensure proper functioning of OT equipment.

Maintain and check surgical instruments.

Monitor stock of OT supplies, sutures, and sterile materials.

Report equipment malfunction immediately.

  1. Infection Control & Safety

Follow hospital infection control protocols.

Ensure proper biomedical waste disposal.

Maintain OT sterilization standards.

Follow safety protocols for staff and patients.

Qualifications

B.Sc Nursing / GNM Nursing

Registered Nurse with State Nursing Council

Certification or experience in Operation Theatre Nursing

Experience

3–5 years experience in Operation Theatre

Experience in handling major and minor surgeries

Key Skills

Surgical assistance skills

Knowledge of sterile techniques

OT equipment handling

Emergency response skills

Leadership and team supervision

Good communication and documentation

 

SRIKAMATCHI MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: Srikamatchi Medical Centre, 37, Trichy Main Rd, near Serfoji College, , Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613005.

WALK IN – Monday to Saturday

 TIME- 10am to 3pm

CONTACT PERSON – SRIDHAR K – Deputy General Manger – HR

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