Staff Nurse, Dayward (2 Rotating Shifts), 1 Year Contract

Job Description

• Demonstrate expertise in clinical nursing skills and Basic Ophthalmic knowledge such as administration of medication and ECG monitoring.
• Record informative, accurate and concise statements on the medication / treatment record form for procedures rendered to patient as applicable.
• Assist the Doctor during treatments / procedures and examination of patient.
• Coordinate pre and post operative nursing management for all surgery patients.
• Provide Patient Education on Ophthalmic surgeries and health matters to all surgical patients.
• Assist Doctor during Squint re-adjustment procedures, and ocular examinations in the unit.
• Perform Intravenous cannulation and Venepuncture as required.
• Providing nursing management for Intravenous Pulsed steroid patients.
• Plan, co-ordinate and ensure availability of instrumentation, equipment and surgical supplies.
• Monitor direct and indirect care delivery to ensure patient safety.
• Attend to patients / customers complaints and referred to SSN / NC for further investigations if required.
• Timely escalation and submission of documented Incident Reporting Form to Nurse Clinician / Senior Nurse Manager

Requirements:

• Possess a Diploma in Nursing
• Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills
• 5.25 work week (alternate Saturday)
• 2 rotating shift (up to 8pm)
• Closed on Sundays and public holidays
• Able to work overtime during high patient volume