Staff Nurse (Specialist/Day Surgery Clinic)

THOMSON MEDICAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical institution in Singapore is seeking a Staff Nurse responsible for nursing and patient care tasks. The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of clinical experience and skills in Operating Theatres, Endoscopy, and Anesthesia. This role includes managing patient queries, maintaining records, and assisting in procedures. The position offers a 5.5-day work week.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience in Operating Theatres, Endoscopy, and Anesthesia is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and explain charges.
• Maintain quality records and manage stock of medications.
• Assist doctors in treatment and nursing procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive service orientation

Education

Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

Tools

BCLS Certification

AED Certification

Job description

Overview

Thomson Medical is in the midst of an exciting transformation, where new ways of working, systems and processes are re-shaping.

If you do not want to miss out this excitement and believe in our purpose in empowering life journeys by caring for generations of women, children and families, we invite you to apply for the following opportunity with us!

The Staff Nurse (SN) is responsible for nursing, patient care and related administrative duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Register patients, explain charges, collect payment (including day-end closing), schedule follow-up appointments and provide financial counselling for patients scheduled for procedures.
• Answer patient queries through platforms (mobile, telephone, email, face to face)
• Maintain and update quality records according to the standard guidelines on identification, filing, storage, maintenance, and disposition of these records where applicable.
• Ensure the consultation and procedure rooms are in order and check that all equipment and supplies are available and ready for use.
• Prepare instruments for procedures (if any), assist doctor and clean procedure rooms.
• Support in cross functional and hybrid duties across the multi-disciplinary centre, including but not limited to Medical Health Screening, O&G, endoscopy, anesthesia, and other day surgery procedures.
• Handle patient concerns expeditiously and courteously, escalates to senior team accordingly if in doubt.
• Maintain and highlight any feedback on quality of service or issues on medical equipment or process to Supervisor.
• Manage and update stock records for medications stored within the centre, including monitoring of par level of drugs, medicines, supply and stationery. Replenish stocks as per required quantity.
• Chaperone and assist doctors in carrying out treatment and nursing procedures for patients.
• Dispense medications according to doctors’ prescriptions, supported with supervision.
• Cross-support nurses in their duties across each specialty discipline as required
• Any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board
• BCLS and AED Certified
• Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ experience in a clinical setting, experience in Operating Theatres, Endoscopy and Anesthesia an added advantage
• Works precisely and accurately with details and facts. Is methodical and does not overlook details.
• Demonstrates pro-active role in anticipating patient needs and in delivering satisfaction.
• Service oriented, with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able and willing to work clinic hours on a 5.5-day work week

If you do not possess the above experience, your application will still be considered on individual merits and you may be contacted for other opportunities.

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