Job Description

The Operating Room (OR) Nurse delivers safe, high‑quality perioperative nursing care to patients throughout the pre‑operative, intra‑operative, and post‑operative phases of surgical procedures. The role involves thorough patient assessment and preparation prior to surgery, including verification of patient identity, consent, surgical site, and procedure, as well as completion of pre‑operative safety checks in line with surgical safety standards.

During surgery, the OR Nurse functions as a Scrub Nurse and/or Circulating Nurse, maintaining strict aseptic technique and a sterile environment at all times. The nurse assists surgeons and anesthesiologists by anticipating procedural needs, safely handling surgical instruments and equipment, monitoring patient condition, and ensuring accurate surgical counts in accordance with hospital policy.

Post‑operatively, the OR Nurse supports safe patient transfer to recovery areas, participates in clinica...