Senior Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Job ID:  10535
Job Function:  Nursing
Institution:  Alexandra Hospital

 

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
  • 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
  • Demonstrated competency in critical care nursing
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.