Registered Nurse (Theatres) – Fixed-Term Contract (Up to 2 Years)
Location: Gibraltar
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £30,378 – £40,140 per annum (dependent on years of reckonable NHS service)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (includes weekends & night shifts)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse (Theatres) to join our team on a fixed-term basis of up to two years. This is a dynamic dual-role position spanning pre-operative assessment, intra-operative scrub duties, and post-operative recovery care.
You will play a key part in ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile standards, and supporting the surgical team to deliver efficient, evidence-based perioperative care.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Operative Duties
- Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, including medical history, allergies, and baseline observations.
- Prepare and educate patients for their surgical procedures, providing reassurance and answering questions.
- Ensure all documentation, consent forms, and checklists are completed accurately.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal surgical readiness.
Scrub Duties
- Prepare the operating theatre with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Operate according to strict aseptic technique, including scrubbing, gowning, and gloving.
- Anticipate surgical team needs, handle instruments safely, and maintain a sterile environment.
- Perform instrument, sharps, and swab counts pre-, intra-, and post-procedure.
- Accurately document procedures, specimens, and equipment usage.
- Monitor patient safety and escalate concerns appropriately.
Post-Operative Duties
- Receive patients into the Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and complete comprehensive recovery assessments.
- Monitor vital signs, consciousness level, pain, nausea, and surgical sites.
- Administer prescribed medications, including analgesics and antiemetics.
- Deliver clear discharge education regarding wound care, medications, activity restrictions, and follow-up.
- Ensure all care is documented in line with hospital standards.
General Responsibilities
- Uphold rigorous infection prevention and control measures.
- Support the cleaning, handling, and sterilisation processes for surgical instruments.
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing records.
- Participate actively in on-call rotas.
- Engage in quality improvement programmes and audits.
- Participate in ongoing educational and professional development activities.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care at all times.
Essential Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with current and full registration with NMC.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in perioperative nursing, including scrub responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience in perioperative nursing, including scrub and circulating duties.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of aseptic technique, instrument handling, and day surgery workflows.
- Ability to work in all specialities in theatres and or DSU
Additional Benefits:
- Return economy-class flights from the UK to Gibraltar (one piece of luggage included) reimbursed upon receipt submission
- Accommodation provided for the duration of the contract
If you or anyone you know has the relevant skills and experience required and would like an adventure working in a beautiful Mediterranean location. Please apply.