Staff Nurse (AU)

Crawfurd Hospital Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawfurd Hospital Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an Anaesthesia Nurse (Nurse Anaesthetist) to support anaesthesia administration and perioperative patient care. You will perform preoperative assessments, assist in anesthesia planning and delivery (general, regional, or local), monitor patients, and contribute to recovery and safety in a multi-disciplinary surgical team.

The role requires nursing qualifications, SNB registration, BCLS, and at least 3 years in an Operating Theatre setting, with

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing with a valid Singapore Nursing Board License.
• Must be registered with Singapore Nursing Board.
• Possess Basic Care Life Support (BCLS).
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of work experience in Operating Theatre Setting and completed Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Perianaesthesia).
• Effective team player and willing to learn.
• Good communication skills and able to build rapport easily.
• Able to perform rotating shift duties up to 12 hours (average 44 hours per work week) inclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
• Those with more experiences maybe considered for senior position.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care by advocating for the patients.
• Assist the Assistant Nurse Clinician/Nurse Clinician/Nurse Manager in assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care pre, intra and post-operative phase.
• Assist the Assistant Nurse clinician/Nurse Clinician/Manager/HOD to develop unit audits in line with Operating Theatre and Endoscopy policies and practices.
• Assist to develop and support staff in all Quality Assurance matters affecting the department.
• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough preoperative evaluations, including reviewing medical histories and conducting physical exams.
• Anaesthesia Planning: Collaborate with an Anaesthesiologists and Surgical teams to develop individualized Anaesthesia care plans.
• Administration of Anaesthesia: Safely administer various types of anaesthesia (general, regional, or local) during surgical procedures.
• Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs and anaesthesia levels throughout the procedure to ensure safety and comfort.
• Postoperative Care: Oversee patients during recovery, managing pain relief and monitoring for any complications related to anaesthesia.
• Adhere the practices and SOPs to provide safe patient care.
• Assist in the evaluation of new procedures and practices.
• Perform scrub and circulating in the Operating Theatre and Endoscopy Suite.
• Assist in the implementation of certain project such as quality improvement project.
• Work in multi-disciplinary team/task such as a Scrub Nurse OT and ENDO, Circulating Nurse, AU Nurse, PACU Nurse, CSSD Nurse and lead the Operating Theatre Technician in maintaining patient safety pre, intra and post-operative in ensuring a safe and comfortable surgical environment.
• Ensure that surgical specimens are correctly labelled, preserved and dispatched to correct laboratories for investigation.
• Provide safe pre- and post-operative delivery of patients to the Operating Room/Endoscopy Suite or Post Anaesthesia Care Unit.
• Discharge patient in accordance to discharge criteria.
• Perform any other duties as and when requested by immediate Superior/Assistant Nurse Clinician/Nurse Clinician/Manager/HOD

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical judgment

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Perianaesthesia)

Registered with Singapore Nursing Board

Job description

An Anaesthesia Nurse, often referred to as a Nurse Anaesthetist or Certified Registered Nurse Anaesthetist, plays a critical role in the administration of anaesthesia and the overall care of patients undergoing surgical procedures

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional nursing care by advocating for the patients
• Assist the Assistant Nurse Clinician/Nurse Clinician/Nurse Manager in assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care pre, intra and post-operative phase.
• Assist the Assistant Nurse clinician/Nurse Clinician/Manager/HOD to develop unit audits in line with Operating Theatre and Endoscopy policies and practices.
• Assist to develop and support staff in all Quality Assurance matters affecting the department.
• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough preoperative evaluations, including reviewing medical histories and conducting physical exams.
• Anaesthesia Planning: Collaborate with an Anaesthesiologists and Surgical teams to develop individualized Anaesthesia care plans.
• Administration of Anaesthesia: Safely administer various types of anaesthesia (general, regional, or local) during surgical procedures.
• Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs and anaesthesia levels throughout the procedure to ensure safety and comfort.
• Postoperative Care: Oversee patients during recovery, managing pain relief and monitoring for any complications related to anaesthesia.
• Adhere the practices and SOPs to provide safe patient care.
• Assist in the evaluation of new procedures and practices.
• Perform scrub and circulating in the Operating Theatre and Endoscopy Suite.
• Assist in the implementation of certain project such as quality improvement project.
• Work in multi-disciplinary team/task such as a Scrub Nurse OT and ENDO, Circulating Nurse, AU Nurse, PACU Nurse, CSSD Nurse and lead the Operating Theatre Technician in maintaining patient safety pre, intra and post-operative in ensuring a safe and comfortable surgical environment.
• Ensure that surgical specimens are correctly labelled, preserved and dispatched to correct laboratories for investigation.
• Provide safe pre- and post-operative delivery of patients to the Operating Room/Endoscopy Suite or Post Anaesthesia Care Unit.
• Discharge patient in accordance to discharge criteria.
• Perform any other duties as and when requested by immediate Superior/Assistant Nurse Clinician/Nurse Clinician/Manager/HOD

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing with a valid Singapore Nursing Board License
• Must be registered with Singapore Nursing Board.
• Possess Basic Care Life Support (BCLS).
• Must have min of 3 years of work experience in Operating Theatre Setting and completed Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Perianaesthesia)
• Effective team player and willing to learn
• Good communication skills and able to build rapport easily.
• Confident and poise in delivery care.
• Able to perform rotating shift duties up to 12 hours (average 44 hours per work week) inclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
• Those with more experiences maybe considered for senior position.