Job Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nurse Anesthetist to join our team.
• The Nurse Anesthetist will be responsible for administering anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained in the anesthetic rooms at all times and that non-stock requisition orders are dealt with appropriately.
• Commit to expanding existing skills and assisting in the planning and implementation of the anesthetic and peri-operative assessment nursing role.
• Develop good interpersonal relationships with nursing staff through effective communication and sound management systems.
• Ensure optimal use of manpower resources through careful planning and monitoring of off-duty scheduling.
• Provide direction to all staff within the department on the proper handling of materials, apparatus, and tools for patient care.
• Participate in training programs to achieve personal development and specialization.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative education by providing verbal instructions to patients' families or guardians during the pre-operative period about the surgical experience.
• Serve as the communication liaison between the family and members of the operating team.
• Interact with patients, families, and visitors in a mature, courteous, and responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional hospital environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior leadership.

Key Result AreasKRA
The key result areas of this role are:

• Pre-operative Patient Assessment
• Patient Preparation
• Anesthesia Administration
• Intra-operative Care
• Post-operative Care
• Compliance and Safety
• Equipment and Supply Management

Requirements

• Registration with the National Association of Nurses and Midwifery of Nigeria
• Must be licensed to practice as an anesthetic nurse
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Certificate of Nurse Anesthesia Program.
• 1-3 years experience.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office package
• Outstanding communication oral and written, interpersonal, and people management skills
• Possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act
• Knowledge of safety and injection control practices.