Emergency Care Senior Nurse – Triage & Stabilization

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced emergency nurse to triage patients, conduct focused assessments, and deliver safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced setting.

You will monitor patients regularly, document changes, assist in examinations and CPR, and coordinate transfers as required, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to stabilise patients and ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered with Singapore Nursing Board (must).
• Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Emergency) will be an added advantage.
• At least 4 years of experience in emergency setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and determine the priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social assessments.
• Conduct focused assessments of patients' presenting complaints, medical history, and medications in accordance with established triage guidelines.
• Provide safe and patient-centred care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Monitor patients regularly, document assessments, and evaluate changes in condition.
• Assist clinicians during physical examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Initiate timely interventions when patient conditions deteriorate or monitoring equipment indicates adverse findings.
• Assist in CPR and emergency interventions, working closely with physicians to stabilise patients.
• Communicate care plans and treatment updates to patients and their next-of-kin where appropriate.
• Coordinate with other departments and healthcare institutions for admissions, transfers, and ongoing patient care.
• Accompany critically ill or emergency patients during transfers to other hospitals when required.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Clinical assessment

Triage

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Emergency)

Job description

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced emergency nurse to triage patients, conduct focused assessments, and deliver safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced setting.

You will monitor patients regularly, document changes, assist in examinations and CPR, and coordinate transfers as required, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to stabilise patients and ensure optimal outcomes.