Senior/Staff Nurse

2 days ago

Singapore CADMUS RESOURCES Full-time SGD 36,000 - SGD 45,000 Contract
  • Healthcare Provider of Hospice Services
  • North-East Location
  • Collaborative Working Environment

Reporting to the Daycare Manager & Assistant Director, Nursing, you will be responsible for delivering patient‑centric and compassionate care according to Day Care patient's needs and condition. You are also involved in orientation, teaching and supervising of new / junior staff, working towards the goal of an effective and knowledgeable nursing team.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that nursing care services rendered are safe, competent and individualised. Uphold nursing standards in documentation, treatment, patient monitoring and infection control.
  • Allocate equipment as necessary to assure adequacy of resources to meet care requirements.
  • Ensure a high standard of clinical practice and conduct and participate actively in pursuing continual professional development.
  • Liaise with multidisciplinary team regarding a patient's care outcome.
  • Observes organisation and legal requirements regarding storage and control of drugs and medical supplies.
  • Maintain proper documentation of patient's condition and accurate collation of data.
  • Collaborate with Therapists to revise care plan to fit the individual patient based on continuing assessment.
  • Perform nursing care such as medication administration and wound dressing as required.
  • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion in matters involving patient care.
  • Maintain a conducive and safe patient care environment.
  • Mentor junior staff where applicable.
  • Undertake to keep oneself well informed of the updated industry guidelines and develop new skills that are necessary for the job.
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation at all times.
  • Initiate and drive continuous improvement in own work area and / or team.
  • Any other duties as and when assigned.

Requirements

  • At least a Diploma in Nursing from the local Polytechnic and registered with Singapore Nursing Board. Post‑registration experience in a hospital or hospice setting preferred.
  • At least 2 years of Registered Nurse working experience.
  • Passion to serve.
  • Processes strong sense of responsibility for safety, patient, considerate and courteous towards patients
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to work well with a multidisciplinary team in ensuring the delivery of quality palliative care to patients and their families.

Daycare Work Scheme: Mon-Fri (Candidates must be comfortable to work on weekend or work beyond the official working if required)

  • Candidate must be comfortable doing 50% of administrative duties (i.e., Coordination / Customer Services / Paperwork) & 50% Clinical duties.