Staff Nurse (AU)

An Anaesthesia Nurse, often referred to as a Nurse Anaesthetist or Certified Registered Nurse Anaesthetist, plays a critical role in the administration of anaesthesia and the overall care of patients undergoing surgical procedures

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Provide professional nursing care by advocating for the patients
• Assist the Assistant Nurse Clinician/Nurse Clinician/Nurse Manager in assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care pre, intra and post-operative phase.
• Assist the Assistant Nurse clinician/Nurse Clinician/Manager/HOD to develop unit audits in line with Operating Theatre and Endoscopy policies and practices.
• Assist to develop and support staff in all Quality Assurance matters affecting the department.
• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough preoperative evaluations, including reviewing medical histories and conducting physical exams.
• Anaesthesia Planning: Collaborate with an Anaesthesiologists and Surgical teams to develop individualized Anaesthesia care plans.
• Administration of Anaesthesia: Safely administer various types of anaesthesia (general, regional, or local) during surgical procedures.
• Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs and anaesthesia levels throughout the procedure to ensure safety and comfort.
• Postoperative Care: Oversee patients during recovery, managing pain relief and monitoring for any complications related to anaesthesia.
• Adhere the practices and SOPs to provide safe patient care.
• Assist in the evaluation of new procedures and practices.
• Perform scrub and circulating in the Operating Theatre and Endoscopy Suite.
• Assist in the implementation of certain project such as quality improvement project.
• Work in multi-disciplinary team/task such as a Scrub Nurse OT and ENDO, Circulating Nurse, AU Nurse, PACU Nurse, CSSD Nurse and lead the Operating Theatre Technician in maintaining patient safety pre, intra and post-operative in ensuring a safe and comfortable surgical environment.
• Ensure that surgical specimens are correctly labelled, preserved and dispatched to correct laboratories for investigation.
• Provide safe pre- and post-operative delivery of patients to the Operating Room/Endoscopy Suite or Post Anaesthesia Care Unit.
• Discharge patient in accordance to discharge criteria.
• Perform any other duties as and when requested by immediate Superior/Assistant Nurse Clinician/Nurse Clinician/Manager/HOD

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:-

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing with a valid Singapore Nursing Board License
• Advanced Diploma or Post-Basic qualification in Peri-operative Nursing/Anaesthesia Nursing or equivalent is preferred.
• Registered with Singapore Nursing Board.
• Possess Basic Care Life Support (BCLS).
• Min of 3 years of work experience in Operating Theatre Setting or at least one year of hands-on experience in Endoscopy cases.
• Effective team player and willing to learn
• Good communication skills and able to build rapport easily.
• Confident and poise in delivery care.
• Able to perform rotating shift duties up to 12 hours (average 44 hours per work week) inclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
• Those with more experiences maybe considered for senior position.