Overview

PACU Nurse

POTHAWIRA CHRISTIAN MISSION ORGANIZATION

Pothawira Health Center

Pothawira Health Center is located in the Salima District, approximately two miles from Msangu Market along the Senga Bay Road. The facility comprises a general outpatient clinic, a dedicated birthing unit, and a newly established state-of-the-art surgical center. Together, these services provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across a full spectrum of medical and surgical needs.

Our surgical center is designed to deliver exceptional peri-operative care in an environment that is safe, efficient, and compassionate. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of clinical quality through evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, and rigorous safety protocols. Our organization values teamwork, integrity, and excellence, and we take pride in our highly collaborative interdisciplinary culture. Through this commitment, we strive to ensure that every patient receives dignified, timely, and world-class care.

Job Description:

Our OR Nurses are integral to the surgical team, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care before, during, and after procedures. Acting as patient advocates, they ensure safe and efficient operations while addressing patient needs. In our state-of-the-art facility, they collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes and provide the highest quality of care. Resumebuilder

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
• Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR.
• Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
• Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
• Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.

Qualifications you will need:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Diploma or advanced degree is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an operating room setting is preferred.
• Active RN license as required by medical council or appropriate compact licensure
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in a wide variety of circumstances, both verbally and in writing.

Benefits:

Pension

Health insurance

Work alongside USA-based experts

Paid Time off

Competitive pay

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
• Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR.
• Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
• Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
• Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in a wide variety of circumstances, both verbally and in writing.

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Diploma or advanced degree is required.
• Active RN license as required by medical council or appropriate compact licensure