Senior/Staff Nurse (OT)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,060 - 50,220; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Registered Nurse to perform nursing duties and ophthalmic procedures in compliance with safety guidelines. The ideal candidate has a Diploma in Nursing, is a registered nurse with at least 2 years of experience in surgical settings, and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills. Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and willingness to be on-call for duties are essential. This role offers structured office hours with an alternate Saturday work week.

Qualifications

• Possess a Diploma in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board certification.
• At least 2 years of experience in healthcare operating theatre settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of nursing and ophthalmic procedures in line with established guidelines.
• Coordinate and prepare surgical equipment and instruments.
• Provide pre & post-operative care for patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactivity

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board

Tools

Sunrise Clinical Manager

Job description

Job Description

• Perform a variety of nursing, ophthalmic procedures and safety compliances in accordance to established guidelines, policies and procedures
• Coordinate and prepare surgical equipment, instrument and consumables specific to the daily surgical list and preferences of surgeon
• Participate in the assisting of safe anaesthetic care for general, regional and deep sedation anaesthesia
• Perform scrubbing, circulating and recovery duties
• Provide pre & post-operative care for patients
• Carry out proper housekeeping in accordance to Infection Control Standards
• Updates work processes accurately in the digital operating theatre system / Sunrise Clinical Manager
• Conduct inventory checks on medication supplies, general and subspecialties consumables in the assigned work area in accordance to established guidelines.
• Timely escalation and submission of documented Incident Reporting Form to Nurse Clinician / Senior Nurse Manager

Requirements

• Possess a Diploma in Nursing
• Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board
• At least 2 years of experience in healthcare operating theatre settings is preferred
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environment
• Proactive and supportive in carrying out new initiatives
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills
• 5.25 work week (alternate Saturday)
• Office hours (7am - 4pm/8am - 5pm)
• Able to be on-call duty on weekdays, weekends and public holidays.
• Able to work overtime during high patient volumes