Staff Nurse (Day Ward)

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 and the • 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 volumes