Senior ICU Staff Nurse

About the role

The Senior Staff Nurse (ICU) delivers specialised, high‑dependency and critical care to patients who need intensive monitoring and life‑support interventions. The role ensures safe, evidence‑based, patient‑centred care while supporting team leadership and clinical excellence in a Singapore hospital setting.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for ICU patients.
• Monitor and manage critically ill patients, including those on ventilators.
• Operate and troubleshoot ICU equipment such as ventilators, monitoring devices and oxygen therapy systems.
• Assist in procedures like intubation and bronchoscopy and manage airway devices.
• Recognise and respond promptly to patient deterioration and emergencies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during ward rounds.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and recovery pathways.
• Act as Nurse‑in‑Charge when required and mentor junior staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience, preferably in an ICU setting.
• Advanced Diploma in Critical Care Nursing is preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, communication and teamwork abilities.

Required skills

• Ventilator operation and troubleshooting.
• Use of ICU monitoring equipment.
• Oxygen therapy device management.
• Assistance with intubation procedures.
• Assistance with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Airway device management.