Operating Room Practitioner

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To function as a scrub practitioner and circulator under indirect supervision of a professional nurse.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team

Ensure effective peri-operative preparation for an allocated Theatre list

Adhere to infection prevention and control principles in order to mitigate clinical risks

Ensure optimal utilisation of equipment and pharmaceutical stock to minimize financial risks

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Operating Theatre Practitioner Diploma

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE