Job Description

Anaesthesia Nurse (AU Nurse) Working days: Rotating shift Mon - Fri (7am-7pm), Alternate Saturday (8:30am-1pm) Salary: $2500-$3500 Location: Orchard Roles and Responsibilities * Admission of new patients to OR * Ensure nursing care and able to Anaesthesia Nurse (AU Nurse) Working days: Rotating shift Mon - Fri (7am-7pm), Alternate Saturday (8:30am-1pm) Salary: $2500-$3500 Location: Orchard Roles and Responsibilities Admission of new patients to OR Ensure nursing care and able to relate with patient and relatives Manage patient files and records Prepare and perform all surgical procedures in a sterile manner, observing all principles of asepsis and sterility Prepare and maintain all surgical instruments in an organized and logical manner Conduct a full count of instruments and accessories before the start of an operation, after the closure of any major cavity, and the end of the operation Handle all sharps and contaminated waste in a safe and effective manner Assist with cleaning and transferring of patient to the recovery area Prepare and perform all surgical procedures in an appropriate manner, while observing all principles of asepsis and sterility Assist with surgical scrub as required Prepare the operating room and all equipment for each operation and ensure the functioning of such equipment Dispose of all sharps and contaminated waste in a safe and effective manner Assist with the cleaning and transferring of patient to the recovery area Register and record all instruments and sets received Report any anomalies in sets received (e.g. incomplete, broken instruments) At all times, ensure that both operating rooms and equipment are maintained in a permanent state of readiness Examining patients' histories for allergies or illnesses that would affect anesthesia Evaluating and preparing patients, providing education about surgery and recovery, and discussing the side effects of anesthesia with them Determining the amount and type of anesthesia needed for the patient and the best way to administer it. Preparing and administering the proper dose of anesthesia. Monitoring patients' vital signs and their dose of anesthesia during medical procedures. Overseeing patients' safety during anesthesia recovery. Evaluating patients' progress before, during, and after medical procedures. Performing some administrative duties, such as ordering anesthesia, training new staff, and overseeing department finances. Any other ad-hoc duties assigned Requirements Candidate must possess Diploma/Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution as approved by Singapore Nursing Board SNB registered Nurse At least 2 years of experience in healthcare operating theatre settings Able to thrive in fast-pacedenvironment Proactive and supportive in carrying out new initiatives Prior Experience as a scrub nurse would be preferred