Senior Staff Nurse / Nurse Manager

ABERDEEN EYE SURGERY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private eye surgery clinic in Singapore is looking for an experienced nurse to lead and mentor the nursing team. The role includes performing clinical duties, coordinating patient care pre and post-surgery, and ensuring compliance with infection control policies. Candidates should be skilled in medication administration and possess strong leadership qualities. Experience in eye care is preferred. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in a supportive environment, and it requires a commitment to high standards of clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and mentor a nursing team.
• Experience with medication administration and IV cannulation.
• Familiarity with JCI/ISO standards in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team and ensure high standards of patient care.
• Coordinate pre and post-operative nursing processes.
• Conduct regular audits and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical nursing

Patient counselling

Infection control policies

Education

Nursing certification

Job description

• Based in clinic located at Orchard Road
• Lead, supervise, mentor and roster the nursing team
• Perform and oversee all clinical nursing duties including medication administration, IV cannulation/venipuncture, assisting in minor theatre procedures and cataract/day-surgery cases
• Coordinate pre and post-operative nursing care for all surgical patients
• Conduct patient counselling for all ophthalmic procedures; ensure informed consent process is thorough and well-documented
• Plan, coordinate and maintain availability and sterility of instruments, equipment, consumables and emergency trolleys
• Oversee stock management, regular stock-taking, expiry checks and procurement of medications, surgical supplies and contact lenses
• Implement and monitor clinic infection control policies, JCI/ISO standards and MOH regulations
• Conduct regular nursing audits, quality improvement projects and training sessions
• Act as the key liaison between doctors, patients and external vendors
• Handle patient feedback and clinical incidents; perform root-cause analysis when necessary
• Step in to cover clinical duties during peak periods or staff shortages
• Assist in onboarding and competency assessment of new nurses
• Eye trained preferred