Staff Nurse (Dept of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery)

KK Women's and Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Staff Nurse for its Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. The role involves providing direct nursing care under supervision, performing various procedures, and maintaining patient safety. The ideal candidate has a Diploma in Nursing and at least 1 year of experience. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience as Staff Nurse.
• Trained or experienced in surgical, OT, perioperative procedures is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care under supervision of a Senior Staff Nurse.
• Assess, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and their significant others.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal relations

Nursing procedures

Patient education

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Staff Nurse (Dept of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery)

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital – Bukit Timah

The Staff Nurse provides direct care under the supervision of a Senior Staff Nurse and above. She is accountable and responsible for delivering safe and competent nursing practices.

The duties include:

Demonstrates ability in utilising resources in patient care

Demonstrates good interpersonal relations with public and staff

Assesses, implements and evaluates the nursing care for patients under the guidance of Senior Staff Nurse: Breast reconstruction, Flap reconstruction, Off drains and sutures, Burns, Aesthetic Surgery, Cleft and craniofacial, Hand Surgery

Performs a variety of procedures that meet the patient’s physical and emotional needs

Delivers and evaluates general health education for patients and their significant others

Records informative, accurate and concise statements on nursing care rendered to patients

Performs with the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of holistic care for patients

Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and their significant others

Implements and evaluates ideas and suggestions for the improvement of patient care

Performs established operational and nursing policies and procedures under the guidance of Senior Staff Nurse and above

Performs other duties as assigned by Senior Staff Nurse/Nurse Manager

Job Requirement:

Diploma in Nursing and registered with the Singapore Nursing Board

Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience as Staff Nurse

Trained or experienced in surgical, OT, perioperative is highly preferred.