Scrub Nurse

APTUS SURGERY CENTRE PTE. LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

APTUS SURGERY CENTRE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced theatre nurse to support sterile surgical procedures and perioperative care in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a Diploma/Degree in Nursing, SNB registration, and at least 2 years in operating theatres, with 2 rotating shifts (Weekdays 7am–7pm, Sat 7am–1pm) in Singapore.

You will work across ENT, Plastic, Urology, Dental, Ophthalmology, O&G and Orthopedics, ensuring patient safety and adherence to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution as approved by Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
• SNB registered Nurse
• At least 2 years of experience in healthcare operating theatre settings
• Able to thrive in fast-pace environment
• Proactive and supportive in carrying out new initiatives
• Able to commit to 2 rotating shift hours (Weekdays 7am - 7pm/ Sat 7am - 1pm)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform all surgical procedures in a sterile manner, observing asepsis and sterility
• Coordinate and prepare surgical equipment, instruments and consumables for daily lists and surgeon preferences
• Conduct instrument and accessory counts before, during, and after operations
• Handle sharps and contaminated waste safely and effectively
• Assist in safe anaesthetic care for general, regional and deep sedation anaesthesia
• Perform scrubbing, circulating and recovery duties
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient care
• Assist with patient transfer to the recovery area
• Maintain infection control by housekeeping to standard
• Manage the Operating Theatre facility
• Assist with cleaning of the operating room
• Scrub nurse duties as required
• Experience in ENT/Plastic/Urology/Dental/Ophthalmology/OB-GYN/Orthopedics settings
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Skills

Surgical nursing

Operating theatre

Asepsis

Shift work

Infection control

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform all surgical procedures in a sterile manner, observing all principles of asepsis and sterility
• Coordinate and prepare surgical equipment, instrument and consumables specific to the daily surgical list and preferences of surgeon
• Conduct a full count of instruments and accessories before the start of an operation, after the closure of any major cavity, and the end of the operation
• Handle all sharps and contaminated waste in a safe and effective manner
• Participate in the assisting of safe anaesthetic care for general, regional and deep sedation anaesthesia
• Perform scrubbing, circulating and recovery duties
• Provide pre & post-operative care for patients
• Assist with cleaning and transferring of patient to the recovery area
• Carry out proper housekeeping in accordance to Infection Control Standards
• Manage Operating Theatre facility
• Assist with the cleaning of the operating room
• Scrub Nurse duties
• Experience in handling ENT/ Plastic/ Urology/ Dental/ Ophthalmology/ O&G/ Orthopedic
• Performs any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Candidate must possess Diploma/Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution as approved by Singapore Nursing Board
• SNB registered Nurse
• At least 2 years of experience in healthcare operating theatre settings
• Able to thrive in fast-pace environment
• Proactive and supportive in carrying out new initiatives
• Able to commit to 2 rotating shift hours (Weekdays 7am - 7pm/ Sat 7am - 1pm)