surgical nurse or ambulatory care nurse
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Surgical Nurse
A prestigious women's health clinic is looking for a Surgical Nurse to join our team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Valid professional nursing license
- Specialty in Surgical Nursing or Medical-Surgical Nursing (preferred)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a circulating nurse, recovery nurse, and/or scrub nurse, preferably in Gynecology
Key Responsibilities
- Work as a scrub nurse or circulating nurse in the operating room
- Prepare and sterilize surgical supplies and instruments
- Provide direct assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures
- Perform surgical counts of gauzes, needles, and surgical instruments
- Operate specialized medical and surgical equipment
- Provide patient care throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the patient's medical record
Technical Knowledge
- Aseptic and antiseptic techniques
- Knowledge and handling of gynecological surgical instruments
- Biosafety and infection control regulations (NOM-087, NOM-045)
- Proper handling and disposal of Biohazardous Medical Waste (RPBI)
Skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Strong attention to detail, as errors may have critical consequences
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Assertive and effective communication with the surgical team
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary + commissions
- Legally mandated benefits
- 15 days of vacation
- Uniforms
- Employee medical discounts
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Please note that all stages of the recruitment and selection process will be conducted entirely in English.