Senior / Staff Nurse (SOC - Pre-Anaesthesia Screening Nurse)

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

Job ID: 10483

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 (SOC - Pre-Anaesthesia Screening Nurse) to join us to provide high quality patient care.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and systematic pre-operative assessments for patients undergoing procedures requiring anaesthesia.
• Review and evaluate patients' medical history, medication profiles, allergies, and investigation results.
• Identify and assess perioperative risks, escalating concerns appropriately when necessary.
• Provide pre-operative education, counselling, and support to patients and their families.
• Interpret 12-lead ECG findings, recognise abnormalities, identify critical values in routine blood investigations, and elevate findings as appropriate.
• Recognise early signs of clinical deterioration and promptly elevate concerns to the anaesthetist when required.
• Perform venepuncture and carry out basic patient assessments, including monitoring and recording vital signs.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with established clinical protocols and patient safety standards.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse (SRN) qualification.
• An Advanced Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification is preferred for candidates applying for the Senior Staff Nurse position.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of recent acute care nursing experience.
• Prior experience in surgical listing, coordination of elective surgical cases, and peri-anaesthesia care will be advantageous, including but not limited to:
  • Regional anaesthesia and general anaesthesia (GA)
  • Perioperative patient monitoring
  • Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) management
  • Post-operative care in a ward setting
• Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgement, interpersonal skills, and effective communication abilities.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and departments to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient patient care.
• Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and service excellence.