Scrub Nurse

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Pre-Operative Responsibilities
• Prepare the operating room and sterile field before surgery.
• Verify the availability and functionality of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Arrange instruments and surgical materials according to the procedure requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Assist in patient preparation and positioning as required.
• Intra-Operative Responsibilities
• Assist surgeons by providing instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field throughout the surgery.
• Anticipate surgical team requirements and respond promptly.
• Perform sponge, needle, instrument, and sharps counts before, during, and after procedures.
• Monitor sterility and report any breaches immediately.
• Handle surgical specimens according to established protocols.
• Post-Operative Responsibilities
• Complete final instrument and material counts.
• Assist in transferring patients safely to the recovery area.
• Prepare instruments for decontamination and sterilization.
• Ensure proper documentation of surgical procedures and records.
• Restock OT supplies and prepare the theatre for subsequent surgeries.
• Quality & Safety
• Follow hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and patient safety guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Report incidents, equipment malfunctions, and safety concerns promptly.
• Ensure compliance with NABH, JCI, and other applicable accreditation standards.
• Team Collaboration
• Work closely with surgeons, anesthetists, OT technicians, and nursing staff.
• Support efficient workflow within the Operation Theatre.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training programs, and continuing education activities.

Qualification & Experience 

• GNM / B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Valid Nursing Registration with State Nursing Council.