Senior / Staff Nurse

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 3 years or more relevant nursing experience Fresh graduates are welcome to apply Minimum Diploma in Nursing or in related field 5 days work week, rotating off days Only require to work morning or afternoon shift #J-18808-Ljbffr