Theatre Scrub Nurse opportunity in Malta!

REFERENCE : PCI1327581

Theatre Scrub Nurse – Operating Room

📍 LOCATION: Malta, the smallest island in the Mediterranean, well known for its breathtaking landscapes and warm and welcoming population.

STRUCTURE: Human-scaled private hospital - 80 beds - The perfect balance between professional and personal life.

PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s in nursing from the European Union or fully registered to practice in the E.U
• Active registration with Malta's Nurse and Midwifery Council is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Knowledge of emergency care

CONDITIONS:

• 2-year contract, 6-month probation period
• 40 hours/week
• 33 days of annual leave
• Salary is commensurate with experience
• Medical Malpractice Insurance covered

DUTIES:

• Ensuring all necessary equipment is available for surgical procedures prior to surgery and to ensure the theatre and its areas are maintained to the required standard before, during and after surgery. It is imperative that a sterile environment is always maintained.
• Other responsibilities include ensuring adequate levels of stock are maintained within theatre and to complete all swab checks and instrument checks in accordance with the company policy.
• Assisting the surgeon by taking on the surgical procedures of draping instrumentation and any requirements that are expected within the role and taking part and enforcing World Health Organisation’s ‘Safe Surgical Checklist’ will be expected.
•  Providing a clear and concise pre/post operation handover from Ward/Recovery Nurse is expected to ensure a smooth transition for the patient and ensuring medical staff orders are correctly interpreted and carried out.