Enrolled Nurse, Operating Theatre

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Enrolled Nurse to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing essential nursing duties in a fast-paced environment, ensuring patient safety and quality care through adherence to established guidelines. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing patient care, maintaining infection control standards, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare institution while enhancing your nursing skills and making a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as an Enrolled Nurse with clinical experience preferred.
• Valid BCLS + AED Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform recovery room duties and various ophthalmic procedures.
• Maintain objective assessment of patient conditions and document nursing activities.
• Participate in quality management and improvement discussions.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Surgical Asepsis

Infection Control Principles

Quality Improvement

Risk Management

Education

SNB Registered Nursing Practicing Certificate

Certificate in Nursing

Job description

Job Description:

Patient Care Management

• Perform recovery room(PACU), anaesthetic and circulating nurse duties.
• Perform a variety of nursing, ophthalmic procedures and safety compliances in accordance to established guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Maintain objective assessment of patient physical and psychological conditions.
• Report adverse change of patient’s general condition to the registered nurse and attending doctor promptly.
• Perform concise documentation of pre-operative, intra operative and postoperative nursing activities.
• Demonstrate accountability in providing safe and competent perioperative care.
• Comply with established department guidelines, policies and procedures for safe and correct practices.
• Observe confidentiality of patients’ information and records at all times.
• Keep abreast on changes in the operational policies and procedures
• Participate in quality management and work improvement discussions on nursing care rendered to patients.

Infection Control

• Perform and practice standard precaution at all times when in contact with patients.
• Knowledgeable and skilful in surgical asepsis and Infection Control principles.
• Practice standard precaution and hand hygiene when in contact with patients / patient related activities and surroundings.
• Observe proper disposal of waste in accordance to established guidelines

Quality Management

• Collaborates with health care team to sustain improvement initiatives.
• Comply with approved guidelines and safe practices according to qualities priorities.
• Participate in Quality Improvement projects to enhance nursing care and delivery of service to patients.

Risk Management

• Identify and initiate appropriate level of actions for common causes of hazards.
• Adhere to workplace safety & health (incident reporting) regulations.
• Attend yearly fire safety awareness talk/ drill exercise.

Resource Management

• Conduct inventory audit on anaesthetic equipment and supplies.
• Perform care and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment in accordance to established guidelines.
• Replenish consumables and stationeries according to establish norms at the clinical areas.

Job Requirements:

• SNB Registered Nursing Practicing Certificate
• Certificate in Nursing
• At least 1- 2 years experience as Enrolled Nurse with Clinical experience preferred
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environment
• Valid BCLS + AED Certification