Anaesthetic Nurse

Benin Medical Care

• Job Title: Anaesthetic Nurse
• Location: Benin City, Edo
• Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As the Anaesthetic Nurse, you are responsible for providing safe, effective and high-quality nursing care to patients before, during and immediately after anaesthesia and surgical procedures.
• The role involves assisting the anaesthetist, preparing and checking anaesthetic equipment and medications, monitoring patients, maintaining infection prevention standards, and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative period.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and assess patients before anaesthesia and surgery, ensuring proper identification, consent, medical history, investigations and readiness.

• Assist the anaesthetist with induction, maintenance and recovery from anaesthesia, including medication preparation and airway management.

• Monitor patients' vital signs and clinical condition throughout anaesthesia, promptly identifying and responding to emergencies.

• Provide appropriate post-anaesthetic care, monitor recovery and ensure safe patient handover.

• Prepare, check, clean and maintain anaesthetic equipment, medications and supplies.

• Maintain strict infection prevention, patient safety and theatre standards.

• Accurately document patient care, anaesthetic procedures and relevant clinical observations.

• Communicate effectively with anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with hospital policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in continuous professional development, clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, teamwork and a strong commitment to patient-centred care.

• Required Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.

• Valid registration and practising licence with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).

• Relevant post-basic qualification or certification in Perioperative/Theatre Nursing, Anaesthetic Nursing or a related speciality is an advantage.

• Minimum of 2–3 years' relevant clinical experience, preferably in an operating theatre or anaesthetic setting.

• Current knowledge of anaesthetic procedures, patient monitoring and emergency care.

• Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and patient-monitoring skills.

• Knowledge of anaesthetic drugs, equipment and procedures.

• Excellent emergency response and resuscitation skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong attention to detail and patient-safety awareness.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Good documentation and organisational skills.

• Compassionate and patient-centred approach.

• High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.

Application Closing Date

20th October, 2026.