Job Description

Overview

You will be responsible to provide personalized, specialized and cost-effective care to the patients in accordance to established hospital policies and procedures, standards of nursing care, and practices.

Job Responsibilities

\xc2\xb7 Implements protective measures to prevent injury due to chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, radiation, and thermal sources

\xc2\xb7 Transport the patient according to individual needs and evaluates for signs and symptoms of skin and tissue injury related to transfer or transport

\xc2\xb7 Determines the need for, prepares, applies, and remove devices designed to enhance operative exposure, prevent neuromuscular injury, maintain skin and tissue integrity, and maintain body alignment and optimal physiological functioning

\xc2\xb7 Uses supplies and equipment within safe parameters

\xc2\xb7 Performs required counts ensuring that patient is free from injury related to retained sponges, instruments, and sharps

\xc2\xb7 Evaluates for signs and symptoms of chemical, electrical, laser, physical, and radiation injury and injury to skin and tissue

\xc2\xb7 Contributes to minimizing operative time by anticipation and advanced preparation, working with team members to coordinate efforts to prioritize the patient\'s care, and efficiently accomplishing tasks necessary to achieve a common goal

\xc2\xb7 Implement aseptic technique (e.g. crating and maintain a sterile field, applying basic methodologies to prevent contamination of open wounds, and isolating the operative site from the surrounding non-sterile physical environment)

\xc2\xb7 Initiates infection prevention activities

\xc2\xb7 Manages collection, handling, and disposition of culture and specimen

\xc2\xb7 Administer prescribed medications and solutions according to hospital policy

Requirements

\xc2\xb7 Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)

\xc2\xb7 At least 2 years of Operating Theatre experience is highly preferred

\xc2\xb7 Diploma or Degree in Nursing from recognized training institutions approved by SNB

\xc2\xb7 Good interpersonal and communication skills

\xc2\xb7 Compassionate, positive and caring nature

\xc2\xb7 Prepared to work on 3 rotating shifts

If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact \'careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg\' to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.

National University Health System