Transplant Coordinator (Mechanical Heart Devices)

National Heart Centre Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heart Centre Singapore is seeking a capable clinical coordinator to oversee the mechanical heart device implantation programme. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess patients, guide them and their families through the programme, and help with device training.

You will support doctors during implantation and thereafter manage implanted patients, including routine investigations, wound inspections, and dressings.

Qualifications

• State Registered Nurse with 3–5 years of experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience in cardiothoracic nursing or operating theatre is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the overall programme for mechanical heart device implantation with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in patient assessment for implantation and guide patients and families through the programme.
• Provide device training and support to clinicians during implantation.
• Oversee post-implant management, routine investigations, wound inspections and dressings.
• Assist in programme administration and maintain statistical data including the Registry.

Skills

State Registered Nurse

Interpersonal skills

Acute hospital experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You are responsible for the overall coordination of mechanical heart device implantation, working closely with a multidisciplinary team. This includes assisting in the assessment of patients for the implantation, guiding patients and their families through the programme to ensure they have a good understanding, and conducting device training.

You will support doctors during the implantation procedure and subsequently oversee the management of patients who are implanted with the device, including carrying out routine investigations, and performing wound inspections and dressings.

In addition, you will assist in the administration of the programme and maintain statistical data, including updating the Registry.

Requirements

• A State Registered Nurse in Singapore with 3 to 5 years’ relevant work experience in an acute hospital setting
• Experience in cardiothoracic nursing or operating theatre would be an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Documented proof of:

(i) MMR - Mumps, Measles and Rubella vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity; and

(ii) Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccination received within the last 10 years, as required for all healthcare workers under the Healthcare Services Act.

Applicants without these vaccinations may apply if they commit to completing the required vaccination(s) before work commencement, upon successful job offer.