Key Responsibilities
Pre-Procedure (Endoscopy)
- Prepare procedure rooms and ensure all equipment is functional and sterilized.
- Receive and assess patients prior to procedures, ensuring consent forms and documentation are complete.
- Provide patient education regarding procedure preparation and aftercare.
- Assist physicians during endoscopy procedures, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols.
Post-Procedure (Recovery)
- Monitor patients in the recovery area, including vital signs, airway, and level of consciousness.
- Provide safe and effective post-anesthesia and post-sedation care.
- Assess patients for pain, nausea, bleeding, or other complications, and take appropriate interventions.
- Communicate effectively with physicians and anesthetists regarding patient condition.
- Ensure smooth handover of patients to inpatient wards, clinics, or discharge.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) license.
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing.
- Prior experience in Endoscopy, Operating Theatre (OT), or Recovery Room preferred.
- Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
