Overview
The role involves providing specialized care to critically ill patients requiring non-invasive and invasive ventilation support in high dependency and intensive care settings.
Job Descriptions
- Perform comprehensive patient assessment and interpretation of clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic findings.
- Manage and troubleshoot monitoring devices and haemodynamic monitoring systems.
- Set up, calibrate, and maintain critical care monitoring equipment.
- Administer and monitor oxygen and medical gas therapy.
- Manage airway devices, including endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes, in accordance with competency requirements.
- Support patients receiving invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Recognize and escalate life-threatening respiratory conditions in a timely manner.
- Administer humidification and aerosol therapies.
- Assist in bronchoscopy procedures where applicable.
- Provide safe intra-hospital transport for critically ill patients and manage cardiopulmonary support during transport.
Requirements
- Registration with Singapore Nursing Board is a MUST
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Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Critical Care) will be added advantange
- Willing to commit to 3 rotating shifts, including working on weekends
- At least 3 years working in HD or ICU setting is preferred
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Demonstrated competency in critical care nursing
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Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.