Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
Premier Hospital is an 82-bed specialized hospital dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare focused on compassion, care, and competence. We are looking for a Perioperative Nurse to provide specialized clinical care to patients undergoing surgical and invasive procedures. The role involves ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing practice throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Assessment: Ensure that pre-operative assessments are complete, including surgical checklists and nursing documentation; identify and report any discrepancies.
Surgical Support: Receive patients prior to surgery, perform pre-op checklists, and assist physicians in performing procedures in either scrub or circulating nurse roles.
Anesthesia & Recovery: Manage pre-operative care for elective cases and provide effective recovery for stable patients post-anesthesia. Assist with intubation and extubation in both the recovery and operating rooms.
Patient Care: Provide direct care to ventilated patients and facilitate safe transfers to alternate levels of care upon approval by the anesthetist.
Equipment Management: Effectively operate and maintain specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors and diathermy machines. Conduct per-shift inventory checks and report non-functional equipment.
Safety & Documentation: Maintain a safe environment by following infection control policies and hospital guidelines on waste management. Ensure nursing documentation is timely, comprehensive, and complete.
Communication: Collaborate with surgeons, anesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless surgical workflow. Report clinical and non-clinical incidents promptly.
Clinical Excellence: Administer medications safely, recognize pre-arrest/arrest states to initiate Basic Life Support, and participate in clinical audits and Continuous Medical Education (CME) events.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) or Kenya Registered Nursing (KRN).
Specialization: Higher Diploma in Perioperative Nursing.
Registration: Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid practicing license.
Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a busy Operating Room (OR).
Clinical Practice: Must have provided direct nursing care in surgical cases within the last year.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent clinical acumen and diagnostic skills.
Superior customer service and interpersonal skills.
Effective communication skills (listening, oral, and written).
Proficiency in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and crisis management.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
How to Apply
If your background, experience, and competence match the above specifications, please send your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title PERIOPERATIVE NURSE in the email subject line to careers@premierhospital.org. Include your current and expected remuneration, testimonials, and full contact details of 3 referees. The application should be received not later than 5:00 PM on 13th March 2026. Only online applications will be accepted.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their cover letter and CV/Resume to careers@premierhospital.org. The subject of the email should be PERIOPERATIVE NURSE. Applications must include current and expected remuneration, testimonials, and full contact details for three referees. The deadline for application is March 13th, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Only online applications will be processed.
