Senior / Staff Nurse (Operating Theatre)*

NUHS@Home; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital is seeking Senior / Staff Nurse (Operating Theatre) (Full / Part-time) to provide high quality patient care in the operating theatre. You will coordinate with the surgical team, prepare the OR, handle instruments, and monitor patients through and after anaesthesia.

Ideal candidates are registered nurses with SNB, hold a nursing degree or diploma, and may have an Advanced Nursing Diploma or equivalent (preferred for Senior Staff Nurse).

Qualifications

• Registered with SNB.
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse Certificate.
• Advanced Nursing Diploma or equivalent is preferred for Senior Staff Nurse position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care needs with team members and the surgeons.
• Work alongside the surgeons providing instruments, needles, swabs and other materials as required, and anticipate their needs.
• Prepare the operating room for surgery by procuring equipment, supplies, consumables and infusions.
• Check all equipment prior to surgery to confirm smooth functioning.
• Handle and operate equipment to be used on patients competently.
• Ensure safety of surgical instruments, equipment and consumables used during the procedure.
• Observe and enforce strict standards of infection control.
• Respond effectively to emergency clinical situations with ability to mobilize available assistance where necessary.
• Monitor patient providing appropriate care and treatment until the patient has recovered from anaesthesia.
• Perform continuous patient assessment, monitoring, documentation, checking drains and infusions/drugs if in progress.
• Transfer patient after an appropriate period of recovery and observation in the recovery room.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse Certificate

Advanced Nursing Diploma or equivalent (preferred for Senior Staff Nurse)

Job description

Job ID: 9666

Job Function: Nursing

Institution: Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

At JurongHealth Campus, we believe that our patients are the focus of our work and we render the best care and service to them. We are changing the face of public healthcare and carving out new paths to improve our processes and services. We value our team’s contributions and ensure that our staff are competitively rewarded and supported.

Join us, where we place the value of every staff member and the care of every patient at the centre of all we do.

The Opportunity

We are looking for Senior / Staff Nurse (Operating Theatre) (Full / Part-time) to join us to provide high quality patient care.

Job Responsibilities

The incumbent shall be responsible to:

• Coordinate patient care needs with team members and the surgeons.
• Work alongside the surgeons providing instruments, needles, swabs and other materials as required, and being able to anticipate their needs.
• Prepare the operating room for surgery by procuring appropriate equipment, supplies, consumables and infusions required for the procedure.
• Check all equipment prior to surgery to confirm smooth and proper functioning.
• Handle and operate equipment to be used on patients competently.
• Ensure safety of surgical instruments, equipment and consumables used during the procedure.
• Observe and enforce strict standards of infection control.
• Respond effectively to emergency clinical situations with ability to mobilize available assistance where necessary.
• Monitor patient providing appropriate care and treatment until the patient has recovered from the effects of anaesthesia.
• Perform continuous patient assessment, monitoring, documentation, checking drains and infusions/drugs if in progress.
• Transfer patient after an appropriate period of recovery and observation in the recovery room

Job Requirements

• Registered with SNB.
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse Certificate.
• Relevant Advanced Nursing Diploma or equivalent is preferred for candidate. applying for Senior Staff Nurse position.

About Us

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) and Jurong Community Hospital (JCH), collectively known as JurongHealth Campus, are members of the National University Health System (NUHS).

We centre our culture and mission around our patients and design our processes to bring satisfaction to our patients and their caregivers. Our staff enjoy an open, collaborative and fun working atmosphere that enables each individual to perform and maximise potential. We take pride in treating our staff as one big JurongHealth Campus family, where everyone works together in a passionate and supportive environment.

If you believe in our purpose of delivering “Incredible Care & Health, Together”, reach out to us today.