Job Description

Operating Theatre Scrub Nurse Working days : Monday " Friday, Saturday (Half day) Working Hours : Rotating shift Mon -Fri (7am-7pm), Alternate Saturday (8:30am-1pm) (Shift 1) 8hrs x 5 days + Sat Operating Theatre Scrub Nurse Working days : Monday ' Friday, Saturday (Half day) Working Hours : Rotating shift Mon -Fri (7am-7pm), Alternate Saturday (8:30am-1pm) (Shift 1) 8hrs x 5 days + Sat 4.5hrs or (Shift 2) 8.5hrs x 4 days + 8hrs x 1 day (No work on Sat) Salary : $3000 - $5000 Work Location : Orchard Boulevard Job Scope Prepare and perform all surgical procedures in a sterile manner, observing all principles of asepsis and sterility Coordinate and prepare surgical equipment, instrument and consumables specific to the daily surgical list and preferences of surgeon 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 Participate in the assisting of safe anaesthetic care for general, regional and deep sedation anaesthesia Perform scrubbing, circulating and recovery duties Provide pre & post-operative care for patients Assist with cleaning and transferring of patient to the recovery area Carry out proper housekeeping in accordance to Infection Control Standards Manage Operating Theatre facility Assist with the cleaning of the operating room Scrub Nurse duties Performs any other duties as assigned Requirement 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-pace environment Proactive and supportive in carrying out new initiatives Prior Experience as an ophthalmology scrub nurse would be preferred Have experience in Eye Strain (Eye surgery)