Staff Nurse

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with approved standards of nursing practices.
• Provide nursing services requiring substantial and specialised nursing skills.
• Work closely with the resident’s doctor and the multi-disciplinary team to provide care to the residents; update on changes in the residents' conditions and needs.
• Ensure care delivery and nursing interventions as outlined in the care plan.
• Evaluate the resident’s response to care interventions on a regular basis and recommend revision of care plans as necessary.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Carry out and supervise assessments of all new admissions.
• Prepare clinical documentation and ensure all documentations are accurate.
• Prepare and administer medications to residents. Supervise staff to ensure safe medication practices.
• Responsible for the safe keeping of controlled drugs.
• Educate and train the junior care staff.
• Work with Supervisor to conduct quality assurance activities to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
• Deal with any emergency that arises and ensures prompt actions to mitigate the situation. Escalate promptly to supervisor, where necessary.
• Guide care staff in coordinating visits for medical check-ups, arranging transport and accompanying residents to the hospital/polyclinic for follow up appointments.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in the nursing home.
• Participate in clinical or service quality improvement activities and contribute to changes or improvement of workflow.
• Carry out duties as assigned by Supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma / Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse registered with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
• Able to work 3 rotating shifts
• Team player
• Good communication and interpersonal skills