Experience
- At least 2 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
Education
Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc in Nursing) from a recognized institution.
Current and valid registration with the Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council (BNMC).
Requirements
- At least 2 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
Additional Requirements
Essential Experience
• Minimum 2 years of post-registration clinical nursing experience.
• Relevant experience in an operation theatre, surgical ward, obstetric theatre, or perioperative nursing service.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical asepsis, patient preparation, instrument handling, surgical safety, and post-operative nursing care.
• Working knowledge of IPC, safe sharps handling, clinical documentation, and patient safety procedures.
Desirable
• Previous experience in a hospital, emergency surgical service, maternity hospital, NGO/INGO, or humanitarian healthcare setting.
• Training in perioperative nursing, operation theatre management, sterilization, or CSSD procedures.
• Training in Basic Life Support (BLS), emergency response, or resuscitation.
• Experience in emergency obstetric and gynaecological surgery, including caesarean section support.
• Familiarity with surgical safety checklists, clinical audits, incident reporting, and quality improvement activities.
7. Required Skills and Competencies
Clinical and Technical Skills
• Good knowledge of pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing care.
• Ability to maintain sterile fields and follow aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and safe instrument handling.
• Ability to perform instrument, swab, and needle counts according to approved protocols.
• Understanding of patient positioning, pressure injury prevention, and safe patient transfer.
• Knowledge of IPC, sterilization principles, clinical waste segregation, and sharps safety.
• Ability to recognize patient deterioration and escalate emergencies promptly.
• Ability to maintain accurate nursing records and complete clinical checklists.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Ability to provide clear patient handovers and report clinical concerns promptly.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with patients and caregivers from diverse backgrounds.
• Fluency in spoken and written Bangla; working knowledge of English for clinical documentation and communication.
Other Competencies
• Strong attention to detail, patient safety, and infection prevention.
• Honesty, integrity, punctuality, and accountability.
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and changing clinical priorities.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Commitment to safeguarding, professional ethics, organizational policies, and humanitarian principles.
8. Language Requirements
• Good spoken and written Bangla.
• Working knowledge of English for clinical documentation, reporting, and professional communication.
• Knowledge of Rohingya and/or Chittagonian dialect is an advantage.
9. Additional Requirements
• Willingness to work at MCH, Teknaf, and support relevant clinical areas as required.
• Ability to work in a resource-limited humanitarian healthcare setting.
• Willingness to support emergency obstetric and surgical services in accordance with competence and authorization.
• Commitment to IPC measures, occupational health and safety, safeguarding standards, and hospital security procedures.
• Willingness to participate in mandatory training, competency assessments, and emergency drills.
Additional Job Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. The role holder may be required to undertake additional duties reasonably related to their qualifications, skills, and experience, based on programme and operational requirements.
Safeguarding
The post holder is required to perform all duties in accordance with the organization's safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), child safeguarding, anti-harassment, code of conduct, and other relevant organizational policies and procedures.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other status.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out all duties in accordance with organizational Health, Safety, Security, Infection Prevention and Control, laboratory biosafety, and other relevant policies and procedures.
Responsibilities & Context
Job Description: OT Nurse - Jointly operated by Save the Children & PHD Mother and Child Hospital (MCH).
Duty Station: Camp 21, Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar
Reports to: OT In-Charge
Accountable to: OT Medical Officer
Position Summary
The OT Nurse is responsible for providing safe, competent, and evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing surgical and obstetric procedures at the Maternal & Child Hospital (MCH), Teknaf. The position holder supports the preparation and maintenance of the operation theatre, ensures the availability and sterility of surgical instruments and equipment, assists the surgical team during procedures, and provides appropriate pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing care.
The OT Nurse will ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, surgical safety protocols, patient identification procedures, safe instrument handling, and accurate clinical documentation. The role holder will work closely with surgeons, obstetricians, anaesthesia personnel, medical officers, recovery nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members to promote patient safety, quality of care, and effective surgical services in accordance with organizational policies, applicable Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) standards, and humanitarian principles.
Duty Station
The primary duty station is the MCH Operation Theatre. The position holder may be assigned to the recovery area, emergency procedures, or other relevant clinical areas when required and authorized, in accordance with competency and staffing requirements.
Professional Scope of Practice
• Practise within the scope of valid Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council (BNMC) registration, approved MCH protocols, and documented competencies.
• Administer medicines and fluids only against valid medical orders or approved protocols and within professional authorization.
• Perform nursing procedures only when trained, competent, and authorized.
• Immediately report patient deterioration, clinical incidents, equipment failures, and breaches of infection prevention or patient safety protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, informed consent requirements, and professional boundaries at all times.
3. Key Responsibilities
A. Pre-operative Nursing Care and OT Preparation
• Prepare the operation theatre before scheduled and emergency surgical procedures.
• Check the cleanliness, readiness, and functionality of OT equipment, surgical instruments, sterile supplies, suction apparatus, operating lights, and other essential equipment.
• Verify the availability of required surgical consumables, sterile packs, sutures, dressings, and emergency supplies before procedures.
• Review the operating list and coordinate with the OT In-Charge and relevant clinical teams regarding patient preparation and theatre readiness.
• Verify patient identity using approved identifiers and confirm the planned procedure, surgical site, relevant documentation, and consent status in coordination with the responsible clinical team.
• Assist with pre-operative patient assessment, preparation, positioning, skin preparation, and transfer according to approved protocols and professional scope.
• Confirm that required laboratory reports, clinical records, investigations, and blood products, where indicated, are available or appropriately coordinated.
• Ensure that the surgical safety checklist is completed at the appropriate stages in coordination with the surgical and anaesthesia teams.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, reassurance, and confidentiality throughout pre-operative preparation.
B. Intra-operative Nursing Care
• Assist the surgical team during obstetric, gynaecological, general surgical, and other procedures performed within the hospital's approved service capacity.
• Perform scrub nurse and circulating nurse responsibilities according to assigned duties, training, and competency.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile fields throughout surgical procedures.
• Prepare, arrange, handle, and pass surgical instruments and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Monitor the availability of required consumables and promptly communicate any shortages to the OT In-Charge.
• Conduct and document surgical instrument, needle, and swab counts in collaboration with the surgical team, following approved protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of instruments, specimens, implants, and other relevant items where applicable.
• Support safe patient positioning and take appropriate measures to prevent pressure injuries, nerve injuries, and other positioning-related complications.
• Assist the clinical team in maintaining patient safety during procedures and promptly report any changes in patient condition or safety concerns.
• Label, handle, document, and transfer surgical specimens correctly according to approved procedures.
• Maintain clear communication with surgeons, anaesthesia personnel, and other members of the OT team.
• Ensure that the surgical safety checklist is completed and documented at sign-in, time-out, and sign-out, as applicable.
C. Post-operative and Recovery Support
• Assist with safe transfer of patients from the operation theatre to the recovery area or designated clinical unit.
• Provide post-operative nursing care within the assigned role and competencies.
• Monitor and document vital signs, level of consciousness, pain, bleeding, wound condition, and other relevant observations according to clinical instructions and protocols.
• Recognize early signs of deterioration, including respiratory compromise, excessive bleeding, shock, and other post-operative complications, and escalate immediately to the responsible clinician.
• Administer prescribed medicines, fluids, and other treatments within authorized nursing responsibilities.
• Ensure appropriate wound dressing, drain management, and documentation according to clinical instructions and approved procedures.
• Provide structured verbal and written handover to the receiving nurse or clinical team.
• Support patient and caregiver education on post-operative care, wound care, prescribed medication, warning signs, and follow-up requirements, as appropriate.
D. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
• Strictly comply with MCH IPC guidelines, standard precautions, and approved surgical asepsis procedures.
• Perform hand hygiene according to WHO's Five Moments and applicable clinical protocols.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during all relevant activities.
• Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments and reusable equipment through approved processes.
• Follow established procedures for decontamination, instrument transport, sterilization, and storage in coordination with the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) or designated sterilization team.
• Maintain appropriate separation of clean, sterile, contaminated, and used equipment.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of sharps, infectious waste, and other clinical waste.
• Never recap used needles and immediately report sharps injuries or occupational exposures for assessment and follow-up.
• Monitor OT environmental cleanliness and report any IPC breach, contamination, or infection risk promptly.
• Participate in IPC monitoring, audits, training, and corrective actions as required.
E. Surgical Safety and Emergency Preparedness
• Ensure compliance with the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and applicable MCH patient safety protocols.
• Confirm patient identification, procedure details, consent documentation, and relevant safety checks before surgery in coordination with the clinical team.
• Check the availability and readiness of emergency equipment, including resuscitation equipment, suction, oxygen, and other designated emergency supplies.
• Immediately report equipment malfunction, shortage of essential supplies, or unsafe theatre conditions.
• Support emergency obstetric and surgical procedures as assigned, maintaining readiness and safe workflow.
• Recognize and promptly escalate signs of patient deterioration, unexpected bleeding, suspected anaesthetic complications, or other emergencies.
• Participate in emergency drills, resuscitation training, and patient safety activities as required.
• Follow incident reporting procedures for adverse events, near misses, medication errors, and other patient safety concerns.
F. Equipment, Instruments, and Supplies Management
• Maintain accountability for surgical instruments, equipment, consumables, and other OT resources.
• Check the condition, completeness, cleanliness, and functionality of instruments and equipment before and after procedures.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of sterile packs and supplies, including checks for package integrity and expiry dates.
• Maintain records of instrument counts, equipment checks, consumable use, and other assigned inventory documentation.
• Report damaged, missing, expired, or malfunctioning instruments and equipment to the OT In-Charge.
• Support stock monitoring and timely replenishment of essential surgical supplies.
• Ensure appropriate and authorized use of OT equipment and consumables.
• Coordinate with the Admin & Logistics, Biomedical, Pharmacy, and CSSD teams, as applicable, for maintenance, supplies, and sterilization requirements.
G. Documentation, Handover, and Reporting
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.
• Complete assigned OT registers, surgical safety checklists, instrument count records, specimen records, and other required forms.
• Record relevant patient observations, nursing interventions, medication administration, and clinical incidents.
• Provide structured handover during shift changes and patient transfers.
• Report OT activities, emergency procedures, supply shortages, equipment problems, and incidents to the OT In-Charge as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of patient information and clinical records.
• Support clinical audits, data quality reviews, and quality improvement activities.
H. Teamwork, Coordination, and Capacity Building
• Coordinate effectively with surgeons, obstetricians, anaesthesia personnel, medical officers, nurses, recovery staff, and other relevant departments.
• Support smooth communication and workflow between the OT, labour room, emergency department, maternity ward, inpatient units, and other clinical services.
• Provide practical guidance to junior nurses and assigned support personnel on OT preparation, aseptic technique, safe instrument handling, and patient safety within the scope of competence.
• Participate in orientation, training, clinical meetings, and professional development activities.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, respectful communication, and a patient-centered approach.
• Support service continuity during staff shortages, emergencies, and other operational challenges, as authorized.
4. Safeguarding and Accountability
The position holder must comply with PHD's Code of Conduct, Save the Children's safeguarding policies, Child Safeguarding Policy, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) requirements, anti-harassment standards, and applicable organizational procedures.
• Treat all patients and caregivers with dignity, respect, and without discrimination.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality of medical and personal information.
• Obtain or verify informed consent in accordance with clinical protocols and applicable requirements, ensuring that the responsible clinician addresses consent for surgery and anaesthesia.
• Report safeguarding concerns, suspected abuse, exploitation, harassment, or serious misconduct through established reporting mechanisms.
• Maintain accountability for clinical decisions and nursing actions within professional scope.
• Follow established patient complaint, incident reporting, and accountability mechanisms.
5. General Responsibilities
• Comply with PHD policies, MCH hospital procedures, applicable professional standards, and relevant MoHFW guidelines.
• Maintain professional conduct, punctuality, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Follow the approved duty roster, shift handover procedures, attendance requirements, and security protocols.
• Protect organizational assets, surgical equipment, supplies, and infrastructure.
• Participate in mandatory training, clinical reviews, and quality improvement activities.
• Support emergency response activities and service continuity when required.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the purpose of the position.
Job Other Benifits
Monthly Gross Salary: BDT 63,636 /= (Only)
Bonus and other benefits: 10% of the monthly gross salary.
Other Benefits: Office hours, annual leave, increments, will be provided as per the organizational policy and Recruitment & Human Resource Management Policy of Partners in Health and Development (PHD), subject to project budget availability.