Senior Staff Nurse

1 day ago

Outram, Singapore Singapore Cancer Society Full time $80,000 - $140,000 per year

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families facing advanced illness? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospice/Palliative Care Nurse to join our team. You will be responsible for providing personalized, specialized, and cost-effective care in line with hospice policies, nursing standards, and best practices.

In this role, you will work closely with doctors, patients and their families, allied health professionals, government agencies, and hospitals to ensure holistic and coordinated care.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Conduct home visits and perform night call duties when scheduled.
  2. Prepare and write care plans for new patients.
  3. Conduct monthly checks and replenishment of medication/medical supply and record controlled drugs.
  4. Act as a case manager coordinating and implementing a plan of care for the client with advanced disease referred to the organization.
  5. Work in collaboration with members of a multi-disciplinary team in a setting which provides 24 hours medical care, pain & symptom management and family support.
  6. Assess nutritional needs in the patient with advanced diseases including adjusting current medication as needed so as to achieve optimal symptom control.
  7. Implement and review care plans for the patients, working with members of a transdisciplinary team to achieve the highest level of coordinated care for the patient.
  8. Identify patients and families in need of financial assistance and/or counselling and refer to social workers department in our organisation.
  9. Check patients' case files who are discharged before sending to related colleagues/department and after home visit by doctors and nurses, in the absence of a nurse supervisor.
  10. Prepare family caregivers for approaching death and to give caregivers bereavement and emotional support when necessary.
  11. Prepare training notes for presentation and planning of training and education for nurses.
  12. Participate in in-service education program, seminars and training courses for updating of nursing skills and knowledge in hospice and palliative care as directed by nursing lead and Resident Physician.
  13. Assume professional responsibility and accountability for outcomes in nursing practice.

Key Requirements:

  • Registered nurse with knowledge in Basic Palliative Care Nursing and Nursing skills.
  • Degree in Nursing or a specialised diploma in Palliative Care, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong knowledge base with the ability to integrate nursing theory into practice.
  • Experience in palliative or geriatric care is an advantage.
  • Passion in hospice and palliative care. Willingness to deal with issues of death and dying.
  • Mature and holistic outlook of a person's well-being, including care of family/caregivers.
  • Compassionate and empathetic with suffering.
  • Able to work harmoniously and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
  • An effective communicator toward patients, caregivers, fellow healthcare professionals.

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