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.
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
Required competencies and certifications
- Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) holding a valid practising certificate
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution
- 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