Role Expansion for Enrolled Nurses, Assisting in Breast Surgical Procedures
Workforce Transformation
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Train enrolled nurses to assist in breast surgeries within three months. Surgeons’ feedback positive; program enhances teamwork and workforce sustainability in surgical teams.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Workforce Transformation, Job Redesign, Professional Development, Upskilling, Workforce Sustainability
About this Content
Aims
Train enrolled nurses to assist in breast surgeries within three months.
Background
COVID-19 reduced availability of surgeons’ assistants; led to delays and longer waiting times.
Methods
Practical training in scrubbing, asepsis, instrumentation, and retraction; competency checklists introduced.
Results
Reduced surgery waiting times and improved job satisfaction among nurses and morale among staff.
Conclusion
Surgeons’ feedback positive; program enhances teamwork and workforce sustainability in surgical teams.
Lessons Learnt
Training expanded to Ambulatory Surgery OTs; competencies monitored for standard adherence.
Additional Information
Shortlisted for SHM 2021 (HR Category).
Keywords
Role Expansion, Breast Surgery, Workforce Training
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Ancillary Care, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery |
Project Lead(s) | Ng Lay Har |
Project Member(s) | Marhaini Mohd Zain |
Connect with this contributor!
Ng Lay Har - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C587_SGH_SHM_2021_Role_Expansion_for_Enrolled_Nurses_Assisting_in_Breast_Surgical_Procedures.pdf