Senior / Staff Nurse (Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Anaesthesia Nurse)

Job Responsibilities

1. Perform physiological and physical assessment of the patients upon arrival to PACU
2. Assess patient level of comfort and administer analgesic as ordered by the anaesthetist
3. Perform Nurse Led Discharge for post-operative patient
4. Arrange for bed for patients upon arrival to PACU
5. Perform handover of patient’s information to Courier Nurse upon discharge
6. Promote and maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors
7. Collaborate and co-operate with other surgical team members and healthcare workers in the smooth delivery of patient care and services
8. Perform a systematic and continuous assessment of patients in the immediate post-anaesthesia period
9. Develop and implement nursing care based on analysis of individualized patient assessment
10. Deliver safe and competent nursing care to surgical patients in the immediate post-anaesthesia period
11. Communicate, document and evaluate patient’s plan of care
12. Handle controlled drugs as per hospital policy (applicable to RN)
13. Perform nurse led monitoring for cataract cases

Requirements

1. Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
2. Prior working experience in Anaesthetic Unit/ Post Anaesthesia Care Unit is highly preferred
3. Possess Diploma or Degree in Nursing from recognized training institutions approved by SNB
4. Good interpersonal and communication skills
5. Compassionate, positive and caring nature
6. Willing to work 3 rotating shifts