Recovery Nurse

Job in Singapore, Singapore

Listing for: NOVAPTUS SURGERY CENTRE PTE. LTD.

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-15

Job specializations:

Nursing
RN Nurse, Travel Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Surgical Assistant

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 90000 SGD Yearly SGD 60000.00 90000.00 YEAR

Job Description:

The Recovery nurse will provide critical care to patients before and after surgery. They will be responsible to clean wounds, administer medication and monitor the progress of the patients' conditions

Job Duties:

Before Surgery

Work with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and surgical nurses to prepare patients for surgery.

To record vital signs, instruct patients on the details of the procedures and administer intravenous therapy and medication.

Help doctors transfer patients to the operating room, and may be asked to clean wounds, sterilize equipment and make sure patients' rooms are ready for their arrival.

To communicate with loved ones and inform them of patients' conditions.

After Surgery

Monitor their vital signs, clean bandages and comfort patients when they wake up from anesthesia.

Administer tests, analyze lab results and report back to surgeons and doctors.

Track the progress of patients' conditions, and ensure patients receive adequate rest, food, fluids and nutrients.

Teach patients how to clean their bandages, take medication and care for themselves after upon discharge

Assist with the tidiness of the recovery suites and recovery area

Job Requirement

Diploma in Nursing (or equivalent).
Valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) certification.
Preferred:2–3 years of experience in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) or medical-surgical settings.
Willing to work shifts, including alternate Saturdays.
Open to overnight shifts when required.
Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Patient, compassionate, and resilient in handling patient care.
Proactive, adaptable, and cooperative in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and act effectively.
Willing to learn and pick up new skills