Outpatient Orthopaedic Nurse – Wound & Post-op Care

OAC AVIATION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality nursing care in an Orthopaedic Specialist Clinic. You will collaborate with surgeons and clinical teams to manage musculoskeletal and post-operative patient care, assist in procedures, and coordinate clinic operations.

Key responsibilities include wound management, post-operative education, infection control, and accurate EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) holding a valid practising certificate.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in wound care and post-operative patient management.
• Proficient clinical assessment and communication skills to evaluate patient conditions and convey information clearly.
• Knowledge of infection-control and aseptic techniques to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
• Basic computer literacy for effective use of electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and efficient nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal, sports injury, joint, spine, trauma, and post-operative conditions in an outpatient setting
• Assist Orthopaedic Surgeons during consultations and medical procedures to ensure patient safety and procedural success
• Perform wound management and monitor healing progress to support patient recovery
• Educate patients on care plans, post-operative instructions, and injury prevention to enhance treatment outcomes
• Coordinate pre- and post-operative care activities to facilitate smooth patient transitions and clinic workflow
• Apply infection-control and aseptic techniques consistently to maintain a safe clinical environment
• Use electronic medical record systems to document patient information accurately and support clinical decision-making
• Collaborate effectively with doctors and healthcare professionals to deliver integrated patient care
• Maintain responsibility, organization, and attention to detail in daily clinical operations
• Exhibit professionalism and patient-oriented communication to foster a supportive care environment

Skills

Nursing care

Wound care

Post-operative care

Patient education

Infection control

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

SNB Registered Nurse license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality nursing care in an Orthopaedic Specialist Clinic. You will collaborate with surgeons and clinical teams to manage musculoskeletal and post-operative patient care, assist in procedures, and coordinate clinic operations.

Key responsibilities include wound management, post-operative education, infection control, and accurate EMR documentation.