Responsibilities
● Supervise and guide care staff, ensuring patient care is delivered according to established protocols and standards.
● Deliver comprehensive client care, including addressing medical emergencies, managing medications, and ensuring strict adherence to nursing, infection prevention, and safety protocols.
● Maintain accurate and detailed client medical records, including schedules for medical follow-ups and necessary documentation.
● Contribute to the development and execution of clients' Individual Care Plans (ICPs), ensuring personalized and effective care.
● Conduct training for care staff and provide health education to clients, enhancing overall care quality and patient outcomes.
● Administer medications as prescribed, upholding safety standards, and maintaining precise records to ensure accountability and patient safety.
● Facilitate patient autonomy by setting individualized care objectives and educating patients and their families on medical conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
● Ensure timely submission of incident reports to the Nurse Manager, adhering to the stipulated timelines and protocols.
● Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, and ambulation, as needed.
● Employ clinical judgment to assess and manage patients' pain levels, implementing evidence-based interventions and continuously evaluating outcomes to optimize pain management strategies.
● Collaborate with therapists to execute planned therapies, ensuring alignment with predefined goals and contributing to patients' overallrehabilitation and recovery.
● Engage proactively with residents, fostering positive interactions and a supportive care environment.
● Observe, document, and report any changes in residents' conditions to ensure timely and appropriate interventions.
● Maintain the cleanliness, operational readiness, and proper storage of medical equipment, instruments, and supplies, ensuring that the facilitymeets high standards of hygiene and safety.
● Uphold meticulous standards in all aspects of care and facility management to contribute to a safe, conducive, and efficient healthcare environment.
● Perform other duties as assigned by superior
Requirements:
● Be a Registered Nurse with a valid practising certificate from the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
● Hold a valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and AED certificate and be able to perform acute emergency care if necessary
● Provide first aid to patients who require medical attention
● Possess knowledge of nursing experience and a robust clinical background in Hospitals, Transitional Care Facilities, Nursing Homes,or Day Care Centres
● Possess a professional demeanour and conduct themselves with integrity and respect towards all patients, colleagues and other parties
● Demonstrate patience and approachability while assisting patientsand handling challenging situations effectively
● Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to interact with patients, colleagues and other parties
● Display adaptability and flexibility to work efficiently in diverse settings with changing demands and schedules
● Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and compliance standards.
● Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive work attitude and strong commitment towards service excellence
● Be a mature and objective leader, possess leadership qualities and positive interpersonal skills.
● Ability to work in a team and a fast-paced environment
● Ability to work on rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays
● Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
