Specialist Associate, Nursing (2-year contract)

Specialist Associate, Nursing (2-year contract)

National University of Singapore – Queenstown

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job Description

The Research Nurse at Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC) is responsible for critical role of managing the participants / subjects; from registration to IV cannulation and administration of drugs and observation and helps the Radiographer with patient care during the scan, all following each study SOP. There is also the need to maintain the emergency drug trolley and resuscitation trolley for the unit.

Main duties and responsibilities

The Research Nurse will be able to :

• Assist in participant / subject preparation for scan (MRI / CT / PET) examination (standard pre & post preparation) as required to. May assist with phlebotomy or cannulation if trained and under the supervision of a designated research physician.
• Help coordinate appointments with research coordinators, manage participant queries, and assist in visit follow-up tasks.
• Assist Radiographers in patient transfer.
• Provide basic information and reassurance to participants about procedures, escalating detailed questions to research coordinators, research physicians, or radiographers.
• Assist with equipment and supply checks and report issues to the HOD or designated staff (e.g. BP machine, E-trolley check, anaphylactic kit, first aid kits, defibrillators, AED, emergency shower, and eye wash stations), medical supplies (e.g. medication, masks).
• Liaise with vendors for procurement matters such as deliveries and maintenance matters after monthly inventory checks.
• Oversee laundry matters (e.g. medical gowns), from stock availability to liaising with vendors.
• Follow established SOPs and assist with documentation under departmental direction.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and documentation processes are in place in accordance with study SOPs.
• Support emergency response by calling for assistance, preparing equipment, and assisting the Code Blue team.
• Undertakes any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department / Reporting Manager.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Personnel should be :

Qualifications

The applicant should :

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Miss Emmalyn Chan Mei Mei at

Formal application : Please submit your application, indicating current / expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications / oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location : Kent Ridge Campus

Organization : Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Dean-Med-Clinical Imaging Research Centre

Employee Referral Eligible : No

Job requisition ID : 30413

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