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Committed to providing quality private healthcare and diagnostics for the country and the region through clinical excellence and superior services.

We are seeking skilled, experienced Operating Theatre Nurses (Locum) to join our Operating Theatre team. The incumbents must be highly attentive to detail, well organized and capable of working efficiently in a private healthcare setting and working with patients of diverse backgrounds to provide pre/post and during surgical procedure care. The suitable candidates should be able to anticipate/support the surgical professionals through various phases of an operation.

VAC. 21/2025 OPERATING THEATRE NURSE [2] (LOCUM)

Reporting to the Team Leader Operating Theatre, your primary responsibilities are to:

  • Patient Safety – Ensuring patient well-being before, during, and after surgery, including proper positioning, infection prevention, and monitoring.Sterility & Infection Control – Maintaining aseptic conditions to prevent surgical site infections.
  • Team Coordination – Facilitating communication between surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, and other staff.
  • Equipment & Instrument Management – Ensuring all necessary tools are available, functional, and sterile.
  • Emergency Preparedness – Being ready to respond to complications or unexpected events.
  • Documentation & Compliance – Keeping accurate records of procedures, patient care, and adherence to protocols.

The successful applicant preferably should have the following:

  • Degree/diploma in Nursing from a recognised institution
  • Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience as Operating theatre Nurses.
  •  Valid annual practicing license and valid Fiji Nursing Council general nurse registration with Competent knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments, and supplies.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality of patient’s information.
  • Good knowledge of continuous quality improvement, infection control and risk management
  • Able to set priorities successfully and work with minimal supervision
  • Possess a high level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
  • Ability to communicate and care for wide range of customers from diverse backgrounds
  • Flexibility to undertake shift work and attend to on-calls

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, submit an application letter, a current (detailed) CV, two (2) referees’ contact details, attach copy of academic qualifications and email at recruitment@ohpl.com.fj.

Applications should be received before COB Monday 24th March 2025. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Oceania Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer.

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