Senior Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Alexandra Hospital, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandra Hospital, Singapore is seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse to deliver specialised care to critically ill patients requiring non-invasive and invasive ventilation in high dependency and intensive care settings.

You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, manage and troubleshoot monitoring devices, maintain critical care equipment, assist in airway management, and support intra-hospital transport while upholding patient safety and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Experience in HDU/ICU preferred.
• Willing to commit to 3 rotating shifts including weekends.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and interpretation of clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic findings.
• Manage and troubleshoot monitoring devices and haemodynamic monitoring systems.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain critical care monitoring equipment.
• Administer and monitor oxygen and medical gas therapy.
• Manage airway devices, including endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes, in accordance with competency requirements.
• Support patients receiving invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Recognize and elevate life-threatening respiratory conditions in a timely manner.
• Administer humidification and aerosol therapies.
• Assist in bronchoscopy procedures where applicable.
• Provide safe intra-hospital transport for critically ill patients and manage cardiopulmonary support during transport.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Ventilation Support

Education

Registered Nurse

Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Critical Care)

Tools

Ventilators

Hemodynamic Monitors

Critical Care Monitors

Job description

Overview

The role involves providing specialized care to critically ill patients requiring non-invasive and invasive ventilation support in high dependency and intensive care settings.

Overview

The role involves providing specialized care to critically ill patients requiring non-invasive and invasive ventilation support in high dependency and intensive care settings.

Job Descriptions

• Perform comprehensive patient assessment and interpretation of clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic findings.
• Manage and troubleshoot monitoring devices and haemodynamic monitoring systems.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain critical care monitoring equipment.
• Administer and monitor oxygen and medical gas therapy.
• Manage airway devices, including endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes, in accordance with competency requirements.
• Support patients receiving invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Recognize and elevate life-threatening respiratory conditions in a timely manner.
• Administer humidification and aerosol therapies.
• Assist in bronchoscopy procedures where applicable.
• Provide safe intra-hospital transport for critically ill patients and manage cardiopulmonary support during transport.

Requirements

• Registration with Singapore Nursing Board is a MUST
• Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Critical Care) will be added advantange
• Willing to commit to 3 rotating shifts, including working on weekends
• At least 3 years working in HD or ICU setting is preferred
• Demonstrated competency in critical care nursing
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.