Job Description

Clinical Care

Comply with approved standards of nursing practices
Provide nursing services requiring specialised nursed skills
Work closely with the resident’s doctor and multi-disciplinary team to provide care to the residents; update on changes in the residents’ conditions and needs
Develop care plan for each resident under her/his care and ensure care delivery and nursing interventions are as outlined in the care plan
Evaluate the resident’s response to care interventions and revise care plan as necessary
Collaborate with allied health professionals to initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
Conduct and supervise assessments of all new admissions
Prepare residents’ medical records and ensure all documentations are up to date
Prepare and administer medications to residents, complying with safe medication practices
Supervise staff to ensure safe and quality resident care, and in compliance to standards
Is responsible for the safe keeping of control drugs
Deal with emergency and incident that arises and ensure prompt action to mitigate situation. Escalate promptly to supervisor, where necessary
Assist NM/ NC in the supervision, evaluation and disciplining of staff in her/ his team within scope of responsibility
Promote evidence-based practices on nursing care delivery
Assist in the plan and coordination of resident’s discharge back to the community

Quality

Coordinate teamwork in the day-to-day operation of the ward to deliver quality service to residents and families
Work with team to maintain a safe and clean ward environment
Work with NM/ NC to conduct quality assurance activities to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care
Ensure team members are familiar with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and all emergency protocols
Assist NM/ NC in quality assurance activities to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care, and implement action plan to close gaps identified or for improvements
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Assist NM/ NC to maintain systematic inventory control of assets and drugs to achieve optimal utilisation and safe storage

Training and Development

Participate in training and development of staff
Assist in regular and on-going assessment of nursing staff competencies to ensure achievement of targets set and/or expected competency levels
Ensure newly joined enrolled nurse, nursing aide, health care assistant and health attendant are oriented and inducted to provide safe care to residents
Assist the NM/ NC in identifying, planning and making decisions to meet training and developmental needs of nursing and ancillary staff

Administration

Utilise performance management and counselling skills effectively to motivate staff to perform at their optimal level and ensure care delivered is in compliance to standards of practice
Ensure the safe storage of all confidential files, records, documents; and that residents confidentiality is maintained at all times
Ensure that effective and cooperative working relationships are maintained within the Nursing Department and between internal and external customer groups
Maintain an inventory list of ward equipment and ensure regular preventive maintenance is carried out as needed
Plan roster and involve in manpower deployment when needed
Deputise NM/ NC in her absence

Job Requirements

Senior / Staff Nurse

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