Senior Perioperative Nurse - Pre-Op Specialist

NUHS@Home; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital is seeking Senior / Staff Nurse (SOC - Pre-Anaesthesia Screening Nurse) to deliver high-quality pre-operative care and perioperative support.

The role requires 3–5 years of acute care nursing experience with advanced nursing qualifications preferred for Senior Staff Nurse, and a strong ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing or SRN qualification.
• Advanced Diploma in Nursing or equivalent preferred for Senior Staff Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments for patients undergoing anaesthesia.
• Review and evaluate patients' medical history, medication profiles, allergies, and investigation results.
• Identify and assess perioperative risks, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Provide pre-operative education, counselling, and support to patients and families.
• Interpret 12-lead ECG findings and identify abnormalities.
• Recognise early signs of clinical deterioration and escalate to the anaesthetist.
• Perform venepuncture and basic patient assessments including vitals.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with clinical protocols and patient safety standards.

Education

Diploma in Nursing or SRN

Advanced Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital is seeking Senior / Staff Nurse (SOC - Pre-Anaesthesia Screening Nurse) to deliver high-quality pre-operative care and perioperative support.

The role requires 3–5 years of acute care nursing experience with advanced nursing qualifications preferred for Senior Staff Nurse, and a strong ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team in Singapore.