The posting
Maintain professional standard in the provision of nursing care and patient education to patients in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Provide orientation and guidance for junior nursing personnel through continuing education and supervision to achieve quality nursing care. Assume responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform as an AU/Scrub nurse in a variety of surgical procedures.
- Assist the surgical team with correct instrumentation, counts and intraoperative support.
- Coordinate pre-operative checks and support the surgeon during procedures.
- Perform phlebotomy and insert IV cannulation.
- Ensure safe handling and care of surgical instruments and equipment
- Prepare, operate and troubleshoot endoscopes including scopes and AER.
- Assist in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
- Support safe patient positioning, monitor vital signs, and assist in sedation care as required.
- Clean, disinfect, and store endoscopy equipment according to infection control standards.
- Supervise and mentor junior nurses
- Provide guidance on safe nursing practices and support staff development.
- Lead by example in maintaining nursing standards and quality of care.
- Participate in the orientation and training of new staff.
- Adhere to and promote compliance with clinical protocols, MOH guidelines and SNB standards of practice.
- Participate in audits, root cause analysis and incident reporting.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care, including perioperative and endoscopy records.
- Support infection control, workplace safety and risk management initiatives.
- Assist in the coordination of equipment maintenance and stock management.
- Contribute to nursing-led initiatives, quality improvement and continuing education\
Any other task as assigned by Nurse Manager / Senior Executive / Head of Department. Cross-support other nurses in their duties across each specialty discipline as required.
i) Education
- Registered Nurse with SNB
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing / Advanced Diploma (optional)
- Trained and competent in scrubbing and endoscopy
- BCLS and AED certified
ii) Experience/ Knowledge
- Competent in phlebotomy and IV cannulation.
- Demonstrates pro-active role in anticipating patient needs and in delivering satisfaction.
- Able and willing to project a positive image for the company when interacting with external parties.
- Ability to work effectively with others in the team and organization to accomplish team and organization goals and to identify and resolve problems.
- Attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining a high standard of patient care and safety.
- Possesses a pleasant personality, service oriented and good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Prior experience of at least 5 years working in a hospital or day surgery centre operating theatre is preferred.
- Able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Note: The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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