Friendship Job Circular September 2025 | OT Nurse

Responsible for:

1.     Surgical Assistance:

• Provide nursing assistance in the operating theatre for CEmONC procedures, including cesarean sections, laparotomies, and other obstetric and gynecological surgeries.

• Prepare the operation theatre before surgeries, ensuring sterility and equipment readiness.

• Assist the surgeon during operations by passing instruments, maintaining sterility, and ensuring seamless surgical workflows.

2.      Pre- and Post-Operative Care:

• Prepare patients for surgery by conducting physical exams, checking vitals, and explaining the procedure to patients and families.

• Monitor post-operative patients in the recovery area, ensuring vital signs are stable and addressing any complications.

• Support post-operative documentation and discharge processes.

3.      Emergency Preparedness:

• Be available for emergency surgeries and on-call duties as per the roster.

• Facilitate referrals and transportation of critical cases to tertiary health facilities when needed.

4.      Equipment and Inventory Management:

• Ensure all surgical tools and equipment are sterilized and functional.

• Maintain an adequate stock of OT supplies, including medications, sutures, and sterilization materials.

5.      Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed records of surgical procedures and patient progress.

• Assist in preparing periodic reports and updates for management or funding bodies.

6.       Team Coordination:

• Collaborate with doctors, anesthetists, and other nurses to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes.

• Provide support to other healthcare providers in emergency situations.

7.      Training and Development:

• Participate in regular capacity-building sessions to stay updated on surgical and nursing best practices.

• Mentor junior staff and support skill-sharing initiatives.

8.      Other Duties:

• Perform additional tasks assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

• Maintain a professional relationship with all healthcare team members and stakeholders.

Activities:

• Conduct physical examination on patient.

• Take detailed patient histories.

• Listen to patients and analyze their physical and emotional needs

• Provide counseling and health care education to patients

• Coordinate care with other health care providers and specialists

• Stay current with advances in health care options, medications, and treatment plans

• Draw blood, and perform other health-related testing

• Check a patient’s vital signs

Skill and Competencies

Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Nursing or BSC in Nursing with valid BNMC registration.

• 2 years of working experience in operating theatre of a reputed hospital or clinic. Experience of assisting in obstetric surgeries will add value.  

• Working experience in hard to reach areas for marginalized communities will add value.

• Willingness to work in remote settings.

 Read Before Apply

Please note that application via any other method will not be considered.

“FRIENDSHIP is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults, and employees, Donors, visiting Doctors, visiting Journalists, visitors, beneficiaries including communities where we work and volunteers/interns. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with, has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure fully include background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding. 

FRIENDSHIP is an equal opportunity employer and will do everything possible to ensure that those who are suitable to work within our values and beliefs are recruited to work for us. Any personal persuasion will result in a disqualification of candidature”.

Photograph must be enclosed with the resume.

Responsible for:

1.     Surgical Assistance:

• Provide nursing assistance in the operating theatre for CEmONC procedures, including cesarean sections, laparotomies, and other obstetric and gynecological surgeries.

• Prepare the operation theatre before surgeries, ensuring sterility and equipment readiness.

• Assist the surgeon during operations by passing instruments, maintaining sterility, and ensuring seamless surgical workflows.

2.      Pre- and Post-Operative Care:

• Prepare patients for surgery by conducting physical exams, checking vitals, and explaining the procedure to patients and families.

• Monitor post-operative patients in the recovery area, ensuring vital signs are stable and addressing any complications.

• Support post-operative documentation and discharge processes.

3.      Emergency Preparedness:

• Be available for emergency surgeries and on-call duties as per the roster.

• Facilitate referrals and transportation of critical cases to tertiary health facilities when needed.

4.      Equipment and Inventory Management:

• Ensure all surgical tools and equipment are sterilized and functional.

• Maintain an adequate stock of OT supplies, including medications, sutures, and sterilization materials.

5.      Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed records of surgical procedures and patient progress.

• Assist in preparing periodic reports and updates for management or funding bodies.

6.       Team Coordination:

• Collaborate with doctors, anesthetists, and other nurses to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes.

• Provide support to other healthcare providers in emergency situations.

7.      Training and Development:

• Participate in regular capacity-building sessions to stay updated on surgical and nursing best practices.

• Mentor junior staff and support skill-sharing initiatives.

8.      Other Duties:

• Perform additional tasks assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

• Maintain a professional relationship with all healthcare team members and stakeholders.

Activities:

• Conduct physical examination on patient.

• Take detailed patient histories.

• Listen to patients and analyze their physical and emotional needs

• Provide counseling and health care education to patients

• Coordinate care with other health care providers and specialists

• Stay current with advances in health care options, medications, and treatment plans

• Draw blood, and perform other health-related testing

• Check a patient’s vital signs

Skill and Competencies

Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Nursing or BSC in Nursing with valid BNMC registration.

• 2 years of working experience in operating theatre of a reputed hospital or clinic. Experience of assisting in obstetric surgeries will add value.  

• Working experience in hard to reach areas for marginalized communities will add value.

• Willingness to work in remote settings.

 Read Before Apply

Please note that application via any other method will not be considered.

“FRIENDSHIP is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults, and employees, Donors, visiting Doctors, visiting Journalists, visitors, beneficiaries including communities where we work and volunteers/interns. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with, has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure fully include background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding. 

FRIENDSHIP is an equal opportunity employer and will do everything possible to ensure that those who are suitable to work within our values and beliefs are recruited to work for us. Any personal persuasion will result in a disqualification of candidature”.

Photograph must be enclosed with the resume.