Delivering perioperative nursing care requires structured preparation, meticulous technique, and vigilant postoperative monitoring to ensure patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes. This module provides a systematic framework that supports precision, situational awareness, and evidence-based decision-making throughout the surgical care continuum. Designed to strengthen practical competence and professional confidence, it equips learners to anticipate needs, prevent complications, and facilitate safe recovery through well-coordinated interdisciplinary collaboration.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this programme, learners will be able to:

1. Apply therapeutic communication strategies to collect essential perioperative information and produce accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.

2. Implement principles of surgical asepsis and evidence-based infection prevention protocols to maintain sterility and minimise perioperative infection risks.

3. Conduct structured pre- and post-operative assessments, interpret clinical findings, and prioritise care to identify potential complications and initiate appropriate interventions.

4. Perform surgical ward nursing procedures and perioperative care activities using evidence-informed techniques, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and recovery progression.

5. Administer perioperative medications and postoperative analgesia by verifying, calculating, monitoring, and evaluating patient responses to prevent medication-related harm.

6. Execute specialised surgical care procedures and demonstrate skills for effective postoperative management and complication prevention.

7. Operate, handle, and maintain surgical equipment, sterile supplies, and clinical devices to ensure functionality, sterility, and efficient workflow.

8. Demonstrate immediate response readiness by performing BLS accurately and initiating stabilisation measures during perioperative emergencies.