Scrub Nurse(Specialist Clinic, Town)
1 week ago
Responsibilities:
Admission of new patients to OR
Ensure nursing care and able to relate with patient and relatives
Manage patient files a..
Responsibilities:
- Admission of new patients to OR
- Ensure nursing care and able to relate with patient and relatives
- Manage patient files and records
- Prepare and perform all surgical procedures in a sterile manner, observing all principles of asepsis and sterility
- Prepare and maintain all surgical instruments in an organized and logical manner
- 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
- Assist with cleaning and transferring of patient to the recovery area
- Prepare and perform all surgical procedures in an appropriate manner, while observing all principles of asepsis and sterility
- Assist with surgical scrub as required
- Prepare the operating room and all equipment for each operation and ensure the functioning of such equipment
- Dispose of all sharps and contaminated waste in a safe and effective manner
- Assist with the cleaning and transferring of patient to the recovery area
- Register and record all instruments and sets received
- Report any anomalies in sets received (e.g. incomplete, broken instruments)
- Ensure that both operating rooms and equipment are maintained in a permanent state of readiness
- Examining patients' histories for allergies or illnesses that would affect anesthesia
- Evaluating and preparing patients, providing education about surgery and recovery, and discussing the side effects of anesthesia with them
- Determining the amount and type of anesthesia needed for the patient and the best way to administer it.
- Preparing and administering the proper dose of anesthesia
- Monitoring patients' vital signs and their dose of anesthesia during medical procedures
- Overseeing patients' safety during anesthesia recovery
- Evaluating patients' progress before, during, and after medical procedures
- Performing some administrative duties, such as ordering anesthesia, training new staff and overseeing department finances
Requirements:
- Possess Diploma/Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution as approved by Singapore Nursing Board
- SNB registered Nurse
- At least 2 years relevant experience in healthcare operating theatre settings
- Able to thrive in fast-paced environment
- Proactive and supportive in carrying out new initiatives
- Able to commit to staggered shift hours; working Mon - Fri 7am - 7pm and alternate Saturday 8:30am - 1pm
- Prior Experience as a scrub nurse would be preferred
Please submit resumes to [email protected] with the following details in MS Word format:
- Position applying for
- Current remuneration
- Expected remuneration
- Notice period
John Goh Meng Chye
EA License No : 06C4642
EA Reg No : R1102621
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