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.