Transplant Coordinator, SingHealth Duke-NUS Transplant Centre

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution seeks a Transplant Coordinator at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Transplant Centre, focusing on paediatric transplant patients. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, patient management, and professional development in transplant medicine. Candidates with a relevant degree and strong interpersonal skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing, Psychology or Life/Health Sciences required.
• Experience in Transplant, Paediatrics, Cardiothoracic nursing or Operating Theatre is advantageous.
• Strong communication and organisational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients registered on the National Transplant Registry.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support the transplant process.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Nursing

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Life/Health Sciences

Job description

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Transplant Coordinator, SingHealth Duke-NUS Transplant Centre

Job Category: Allied Health Professional

As a Transplant Coordinator in SingHealth Duke-NUS Transplant Centre, you will be part of the multidisciplinary team that plays a pivotal role in supporting the transplant process for paediatric patients at KK Women's and Children's Hospital. You will collaborate closely with established adult transplant programme to adapt, identify and apply best practices to address the unique needs of paediatric patients.

Your responsibilities will include managing patients registered on the National Transplant Registry and maintaining records in the National Transplant Registry System (NTRS). In this role, you will have opportunities to enhance your clinical knowledge in specialised areas including transplant medicine, surgical procedures, human physiology and organ-specific anatomies. Through structured training and mentorship, you will build expertise in transplant-specific protocols, common ailments and chronic diseases affecting transplant patients, and develop comprehensive understanding of organ donation legislation. This position offers continuous professional development in a dynamic transplant setting. The role involves ordering and basic interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory tests. You will participate in an on-call rotation to support the transplant process.

Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with dedication to delivering patient and family-centred care throughout the transplant journey. You will support the Organ Donation Oversight Committee as a transplant advocate and assist in organ donation initiatives to raise awareness among internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing, Psychology or Life/Health Sciences
• Experience in Transplant, Paediatrics, Cardiothoracic nursing or Operating Theatre will be an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with delicate and sensitive situations
• Pleasant disposition and ability to work independently
• Willing to perform on-call duties on a rotational basis
• Able to multi-task and perform time-sensitive work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team