Senior / Staff Nurse - Pre-Anaesthesia Screening

About the role

JurongHealth Campus is recruiting a Senior / Staff Nurse (SOC - Pre-Anaesthesia Screening Nurse) to provide high-quality patient care before surgery. The nurse carries out pre-operative assessments, reviews patients' medical information and prepares them for anaesthesia.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, systematic pre-operative assessments for patients undergoing procedures requiring anaesthesia.
• Review and evaluate medical history, medications, allergies and investigation results.
• Identify and assess perioperative risks and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Provide pre-operative education, counselling and support to patients and their families.
• Interpret 12-lead ECG findings, recognise abnormalities and identify critical values in routine blood tests, escalating as needed.
• Recognise early signs of clinical deterioration and escalate to the anaesthetist promptly.
• Perform venepuncture and basic assessments, including monitoring and recording vital signs.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with clinical protocols and patient safety standards.

Required profile

• Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse (SRN) qualification.
• An Advanced Diploma in Nursing or equivalent is preferred for the Senior Staff Nurse position.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of recent acute care nursing experience.
• Prior experience in surgical listing, coordination of elective surgical cases and peri-anaesthesia care is advantageous (regional and general anaesthesia, perioperative monitoring, PACU management, post-operative ward care).
• Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgement, interpersonal skills and effective communication.
• Team player who collaborates with multidisciplinary teams; professional, adaptable and committed to continuous learning.