The Eye foundation hospital was started in 1993 as a high tech specialist Eye hospital capable of providing services comparable to those obtainable abroad. It is the first and foremost indigenous eye practice in the country that runs a group practice with many sub specialized ophthalmologists.
Over the past 20 years, we have been helping with the fight against preventable blindness in Nigeria and West Africa, and have built partnerships with numerous organizations, various state governments and financial institutions. All of these with the aim of bringing better eye care to the poor, either through the Eye Foundation Hospital itself or it sister Charity hospitals- Deseret Community Vision Institute & Deseret Eye Center.
The Eye Foundation Hospital is equipped with modern surgical facilities which are regularly upgraded to meet international standards.
Eye Foundation hospital prides itself in its spacious accommodation. The hospital does not just treat patients but tries to provide some comfort and facility to both patients and family when they visit.
Eye Foundation Hospital prides itself with a Human Resources department who promote management development for the achievement of management excellence. They are capable of training those that wish to develop their career in quality service delivery and customer service.Reports To: Consultant Anesthesiologist
Job Summary
The Anaesthetic Nurse’s main responsibility is to do patient support and monitor vital signs post-surgery to ensure smooth and quick recovery post-surgery and ensure the wellbeing of patients.
Job Description
Before Surgery:
Prepares equipment needed for the patient to safely undergo Anesthesia
Checking and setting up the anesthetic machine
Preparing intravenous drugs
Preparing intravenous therapy administration equipment
Preparing a range of devices to maintain the patient’s airway (e.g.laryngeal masks, endotracheal tube)
Communicating with the patient when they arrive into the operating theatre
Maintain peripheral intravenous access.
Maintaining adequate anesthesia.
Conducting Anesthetics checklist protocols.
Establishing and securing an airway.
Making sure that patients are positioned in such a way not to cause discomfort or injury during their procedure.
Perioperative review of surgical patients.
During Surgery:
Monitoring and maintaining patients’ vital signs and anesthesia depth.
Ensure Collection and analysis of patient (blood) samples.
Acquiring and administering transfusion fluids and equipment.
Work closely under the supervision of the Consultant Anesthesiologist.
After Surgery:
Waking the patient after the surgery.
Removing airway devices.
Transferring patients to post-operative care units
Care and maintenance of critical tools.
Close monitoring of patients’ vital signs, patient’s post op state and other critical metrics.
Qualifications
Must be a Registered Nurse
A Post Basic qualification in Anesthetic Nursing is compulsory
At least 3 years work experience in the same role
A good knowledge of peri-operatives is required for the role.
Skills and Competencies:
Good communication and people skills.
Attention to detail.
Able to work under pressure.
Good technical and measurement skills.
Organized and methodical.
Able to cope with the physical demands of the job.
Application Closing Date
30th August, 2025.
