Senior/Nurse Manager (Operating Theatre)

THOMSON MEDICAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Singapore is looking for a senior nursing leader to oversee department operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and managing nursing staff. The ideal candidate will have significant clinical experience in the Operating Theatre and strong leadership abilities. Join us to empower life journeys by caring for generations of women, children, and families.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board.
• At least 10 years post-graduate clinical experience in the Operating Theatre.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department operations and staffing.
• Perform administrative duties and maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure adherence to OT standards and provide patient reassurance.

Skills

Strong decision-making abilities

Ability to motivate and lead staff

Clinical experience

Administrative skills

Education

Advanced Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Thomson Medical is in the midst of an exciting transformation, where new ways of working, systems and processes are re-shaping. If you do not want to miss out this excitement and believe in our purpose in empowering life journeys by caring for generations of women, children and families, we invite you to apply for the following opportunity with us!

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Overseeing the smooth and cost-effective running of the department, including projecting for new equipment, managing manpower and staff-patient ratios, ensuring cleanliness, and preparing duty rosters.
• Performing administrative duties such as controlling internal documents, providing supervisory support, maintaining confidentiality, organizing department meetings, and attending assigned meetings and committees.
• Planning and supervising the orientation program for new staff, ensuring high-quality nursing care, and taking responsibility for patient welfare and safety.
• Ensuring adherence to OT standards and SOPs, providing reassurance to patients and their families, handling complaints, and implementing infection control policies.
• Auditing patient case notes and nursing documentation, maintaining equipment, assisting in research and development of nursing practices, evaluating staff training requirements, and conducting staff appraisals.

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assisting in practical nursing procedures and documentation, supporting doctors in OT procedures, participating in in-service education programs, and collating monthly data for presentation.
• Performing night duty and weekend coverage as required, responding to emergencies, and carrying out any other ad-hoc duties assigned.

Job Requirements

• At least an Advanced Diploma/Degree in Nursing
• A Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board
• At least 10 years of post-graduate clinical experience in the Operating Theatre with minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
• Strong decision-making abilities in nursing and administrative matters
• Ability to motivate and lead nursing staff and foster continuous professional development among team members

If you do not possess the above experience, your application will still be considered on individual merits and you may be contacted for other opportunities.

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