Senior OR Nurse — Safe-Transport & Surgical Care

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced nurse to join the Operating Theatre team. The role involves protective measures, patient transport, sterile technique, and coordinating with the team to minimize operative time.

The candidate should hold a Diploma/ Degree in Nursing with valid SNB & BCLS and 2–3 years of OT experience; an Advanced Diploma is advantageous. Rotating shifts and salary up to SGD 6.5K depend on experience.

Qualifications

• Min. Diploma/ Degree in Nursing
• Valid SNB & BCLS
• Advanced diploma in Nursing is an added advantage
• Min. 2-3 years relevant experience in OT setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Implements protective measures to prevent injury due to chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, radiation, and thermal sources
• Transport the patient according to individual needs and evaluates for signs and symptoms of skin and tissue injury related to transfer or transport
• Determines the need for, prepares, applies, and remove devices designed to enhance operative exposure, prevent neuromuscular injury, maintain skin and tissue integrity, and maintain body alignment and optimal physiological functioning
• Uses supplies and equipment within safe parameters
• Performs required counts ensuring that patient is free from injury related to retained sponges, instruments, and sharps
• Evaluates for signs and symptoms of chemical, electrical, laser, physical, and radiation injury and injury to skin and tissue
• Contributes to minimizing operative time by anticipation and advanced preparation, working with team members to coordinate efforts to prioritize the patient’s care, and efficiently accomplishing tasks necessary to achieve a common goal
• Implement aseptic technique (e.g. crating and maintain a sterile field, applying basic methodologies to prevent contamination of open wounds, and isolating the operative site from the surrounding non-sterile physical environment)
• Initiates infection prevention activities
• Manages collection, handling, and disposition of culture and specimen
• Administer prescribed medications and solutions according to hospital policy

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

OT skills

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Nursing

Advanced Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Recruit Express Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced nurse to join the Operating Theatre team. The role involves protective measures, patient transport, sterile technique, and coordinating with the team to minimize operative time.

The candidate should hold a Diploma/ Degree in Nursing with valid SNB & BCLS and 2–3 years of OT experience; an Advanced Diploma is advantageous. Rotating shifts and salary up to SGD 6.5K depend on experience.