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• Assess
  all patients preoperatively either in OPD or on the ward and document
  accurately on the anaesthetic chart and explain all anaesthetic procedures
  precisely.
• Organize
  preoperative investigations if required and check results prior to
  surgery.
• Discuss
  all problem patients with the anaesthesiologist in charge and communicate
  effectively with the surgeon.
• Check
  that all equipment in theatre is functional before starting the list and
  ensure adequate emergency oxygen supply is available.
• Administer
  a safe, pain free anaesthetic which is documented fully on the anaesthetic
  chart.
• Monitor
  closely patient reaction to anaesthesia and surgery.
• Prescribe
  intravenous fluids for the immediate postoperative period if required.
• Advise
  the surgeon on appropriate postoperative analgesia and doses.
• Actively
  participate in the postoperative recovery care in the PACU.
• Review
  all patients postoperatively.
• Review
  patients on the HDU when requested.
• Attend
  the hospital CME meetings and morbidity/ mortality meetings.
• Participate
  in regular departmental CMEs.
• Assist
  with hospital CPR training.
• Make
  sure each theatre is stocked with appropriate equipment and informing the
  head of department if store stocks are running low.
• Maintain
  cleanliness of anaesthetic equipment. Communicate all problems with
  equipment in a timely fashion to the Head of Department.

• The
  applicant must hold a higher Diploma in Anesthesia from a recognized institution
  with a background training as Clinical Officer or Registered Nurse.
• One
  year of post training experience.
• Must
  be registered with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council and possessing
  up-to-date registration and annual practicing licence

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