Staff Nurse (Operating Theatre)

HMI MEDICAL CENTRE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

HMI Medical Centre invites applications for a Staff Nurse (Scrub) to join the Day Surgery team in Singapore. The role focuses on perioperative patient assessment, surgical scrubbing/circulating across general, orthopaedic, ENT, and urology procedures, and ensuring safe equipment handling.

The nurse will uphold infection control standards, support in the preparation of operating theatres, and maintain adequate surgical consumables, while demonstrating teamwork and adaptability in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing and registration with the Singapore Nursing Board is required.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience preferred in a multi-discipline setup.
• Operating Theatre and Scrub training is advantageous.
• Must have good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform perioperative assessment of patients for surgery.
• Scrub or circulate for surgeries across General, Orthopaedic, ENT, Urology.
• Handle and care for surgical equipment to ensure safety.
• Maintain infection control, aseptic techniques, and assist in surgery.
• Prepare operating rooms and ensure sufficient surgical consumables.

Skills

Nursing skills

Surgical scrubbing

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Nursing

SNB registration

Tools

Operating theatre equipment

Job description

We are an established regional healthcare provider committed to delivering quality, patient-centred healthcare services across a comprehensive range of medical specialties in Singapore. We are looking for a Staff Nurse (Scrub) to be part of the Day Surgery team.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform perioperative assessment of patient for surgery.
• Competent in performing surgical scrub or circulating for surgeries. (General surgery, Orthopaedic, ENT, Urology)
• Execute proper use, care, and handling of surgical equipment to ensure safety of operating staff and patient.
• Knowledge in Infection control, aseptic and sterile technique assisting in surgery.
• Ensured operating rooms are adequately prepared prior to the commencement of scheduled cases.
• Ensure adequate availability of surgical consumables and supplies by conducting regular stock checks, replenishing depleted items and maintaining sufficient inventory to support uninterrupted operating theatre operations.
• Other ah-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma in Nursing and registered with the Singapore Nursing Board, with at least 3-4 years of relevant experience preferably in multi discipline set up.
• Candidate with Operating Theatre and Scrub Trained experience will be an advantage.
• Previous experience in multi discipline Day surgery setting is an advantage.
• High motivation, ability to work in team and fast paced environment
• Good communication skills
• Organized
• Adaptable and willing to learn new skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Able to work stagger hours:
  • Mondays to Fridays - 8.00am to 5.00pm
  • Saturdays - 8.00am to 12.30pm