Job Description:

Patient Care Management

• Perform recovery room (PACU), anaesthetic and circulating nurse duties.
• Perform a variety of nursing, ophthalmic procedures and safety compliances in accordance to established guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Maintain objective assessment of patient physical and psychological conditions.
• Report adverse change of patient's general condition to the registered nurse and attending doctor promptly.
• Perform concise documentation of pre-operative, intra operative and postoperative nursing activities.
• Demonstrate accountability in providing safe and competent perioperative care.
• Comply with established department guidelines, policies and procedures for safe and correct practices.
• Observe confidentiality of patients' information and records at all times.
• Keep abreast on changes in the operational policies and procedures
• Participate in quality management and work improvement discussions on nursing care rendered to patients.

Infection Control

• Perform and practice standard precaution at all times when in contact with patients.
• Knowledgeable and skilful in surgical asepsis and Infection Control principles.
• Practice standard precaution and hand hygiene when in contact with patients / patient related activities and surroundings.
• Observe proper disposal of waste in accordance to established guidelines

Quality Management

• Collaborates with health care team to sustain improvement initiatives.
• Comply with approved guidelines and safe practices according to qualities priorities.
• Participate in Quality Improvement projects to enhance nursing care and delivery of service to patients.

Risk Management

• Identify and initiate appropriate level of actions for common causes of hazards.
• Adhere to workplace safety & health (incident reporting) regulations.
• Attend yearly fire safety awareness talk/ drill exercise.

Resource Management

• Conduct inventory audit on anaesthetic equipment and supplies.
• Perform care and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment in accordance to established guidelines.
• Replenish consumables and stationeries according to establish norms at the clinical areas.

Job Requirements:

• SNB Registered Nursing Practicing Certificate
• Certificate in Nursing
• At least 1- 2 years experience as Enrolled Nurse with Clinical experience preferred
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environment
• Valid BCLS + AED Certification