Anaesthesia Nurse

The Anesthesia Nurse position is responsible for the overall effective and efficient nursing management, care and counselling of patients attending assisted reproductive treatment/procedure.

Job Responsibilities:

.Obtain and document patient's assessment which incorporates all available data.

.Incorporate individual patient's needs in planning and implementation of care during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of anesthesia.

.Perform checks on the anesthesia machine, monitor, suction machines, and other requirements necessary for use to ensure optimum functioning prior to the commencement of procedure.

.Provide medications - anesthesia drugs, cannula, catheters, probes, endotracheal tubes, laryngeal masks, and other requirements for anesthesia procedures.

.Identify and receive the surgical patient prior to surgery, ensuring all preoperative procedures and protocols have been accurately completed, according to institution's policies and procedures.

.Assist the anesthesiologist and care for the patient during specific procedures (for example, local, sedation or general anesthesia).

.Assist the anesthesiologist and care for the patient during specific procedures (for example, local, sedation or general anesthesia).

.Function as patient's advocate during the administration of anesthesia.

.Document nursing care as required.

.Co-ordinate care delivered by other health professionals.

.Provide ongoing perioperative evaluation of the patient.

.Revise the plan of care as necessary based on evaluation.

.Report changes in patient's condition to members of the surgical team/anesthesiologist as appropriate.

Essential qualifications:

.Minimum diploma holders

.Singapore Registered nurse with a valid registration with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)

Key Skills

.The ability to speak multi languages will be an advantage.

.Ability to work as part of a team.

.Possess excellent communication, customer service and communication skills.

.Willingness to learn new and multi-skilled.