Staff Nurse (Dsot)

Job Summary: Provide radiology and perioperative nursing care. Assist radiologist and surgeons during radiological procedures and operations. Monitor and assess patient pre, intra and post procedures Coordinate and collaborate with multi-disciplinary caregivers in providing safe efficient patient care. Prepare patient for MRI procedure and cannulation for scan. Recover patient after day surgery operation. Follow up with specimen result and charges. Guide and train new nurses. Maintain good inventory of medication and stock Prepare and organize for next day cases Help in department audit. Keep track of staff training. Keep track of equipment PM. Roles and Responsibilities Patient Care Management Perform check and prepare patient for radiological procedure. Respect and protect patients’ right and confidentiality. Assess patient and complete patient safety check prior to procedure. Check and ensure full preparation of set, suture, supplementary possible use of supplies prior to surgery Assist patient’s positioning for procedure. Assist radiologist and surgeon during procedures. Assist in anesthesia, recovery, circulating duties and any other duties within the team. Coordinate with surgeon or anesthetist to ensure smooth running of surgery list. Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis where necessary Provide guidance for new staff to ensure quality-nursing care is rendered. Implement and maintain the principles of sterility and asepsis for all procedures and techniques. Comply with established guidelines of infection control practices. Recognize and intervene in emergency situation involving patient care or other team members. Document accurately and legibly in relevant patient care records and in billing of consumables and implants. Assist and maintain safe custody of Controlled Drugs. Replenish surgical suppliesand drugs on daily basis. Collaborate with NursingManager /Team(s) to: - Assess staff clinical competency - Enforce peri-operative clinical nursing standards - Enforce infection control practices Patient Education Maintain effective communication and interpersonal relations with the patients and caregivers. Conduct Nurse discharge process as initiated by the clinician when applicable. Professional Development Participate in continuing nursing education to maintain clinical knowledge and competence. Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisors. Provide constructive feedback to the Supervisor regarding staff clinical performances Implement and conduct in-service education and unit-based orientation for the OT nurses Serve as liaison, and resource person for the perioperative nurses Resource Management Demonstrate proper use, care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Demonstrate proper and economical usage of sterile supplies and consumables. Assist in inventories and equipment maintenance. Ensure adequate daily supplies of consumables. Assist with optimal OT room utilization Risk and Quality Management Provide professional care through evidence-based approach. Report unusual and unsafe practices or events. Monitor and ensure compliance of infection control practices. Prescribe and implement fall prevention measures. Identify opportunities for process/ clinical improvement. Qualifications and Education Requirements Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board BCLS& AED Certified Advanced diploma or degree in nursing or equivalent At least 2 years' experience as a Staff Nurse in a clinical setting