Senior Enrolled Nurse/ Enrolled Nurse (OT / AU)

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Peri-operative Nurse to provide safe patient care in the operating room. You will assist with pre and post-operative processes, coordinate with admission centers, and manage anesthetic equipment. The ideal candidate should possess a National ITE Certificate in Nursing, be enrolled with the Singapore Nursing Board, and have prior experience in an Operating Theatre. This role offers a vital opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Certification recognized by the Singapore Nursing Board is mandatory.
• Previous experience in Operating Theatre, Post Operative Care, or Anaesthetic Unit is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe pre and post-operative care for patients.
• Plan and coordinate patient transfers to operating theatres.
• Perform assigned circulating and shuttling nurse services.
• Ensure anesthetic equipment is prepared for procedures.
• Input accurate information into relevant systems.

Skills

Safe Peri-operative care

Patient guidance

Emergency response

Knowledge of anesthetic equipment

Education

National ITE Certificate in Nursing

Job description

You will provide safe Peri-operative nursing care for patients within the operating room, and provide guidance to patients and caregivers on the prescribed care and treatment required for the medical conditions. You will assist Registered Nurses in supporting stress and emergency situations involving patient care.

You will also be required to:

• Provide safe pre and post-operative delivery of patients from the Reception, Operating Room and Post Anaesthesia Care Unit
• Plan and co-ordinate with Same Day Admission (SDA) centre to ensure patients are fetched and sent to the respective operating theatres in a timely manner
• Perform circulating and shuttling nurse services assigned
• Be knowledgeable in the functions, usage, care and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation
• Prepare and check that anesthetic equipment are ready for anesthesia procedures in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Provide and input accurate information in the Operating Theatre Management system as well as Peri-operative Nursing Care Record

Job Requirements

• National ITE Certificate in Nursing or equivalent recognised by the Singapore Nursing Board
• Enrolled with the Singapore Nursing Board
• Prior experience working in Operating Theatre (OT), Post Operative Care Unit and Anaesthetic Unit (AU) will be an advantage