Nurse Clinician

Duties and responsibilities

Direct patient care

1. Provide independent clinical assessment of patients and formulate individualized care plans within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse and in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, referring appropriately for internal or external services as necessary
2. Provide guidance to junior nurses on management of patients with complex care needs
3. Provide after-hours phone call advice to patients and their caregivers on a scheduled shift-work basis

Competency Development and training

1. Act as an expert resource for nurses and mentor colleagues to aid them in the advancement of nursing practice in providing home-based health care and palliative care in MWS services.
2. Develop and provide orientation / induction programmes and preceptorship for new staff
3. Develop and coordinate regular training for nurses and ensuring regular competency measurement for nurses

Supervision / Manpower Resourcing

1. Supervise assistant nurse clinicians/managers and junior nurses in carrying out their responsibilities
2. Ensuring adequate coverage for daily operational needs
3. Lead and implement strategies and initiatives to promote well-being of nurses

Quality Improvement

1. Develop internal clinical audit frameworks and conduct audits to ensure compliance with nursing standards
2. Lead quality improvement initiatives
3. Assist HOC/Senior Nurse Manager in reviewing and implementing relevant nursing policies and procedures

Qualifications

1. Registered with Singapore Nursing Board
2. Degree in Nursing and/or Specialist/Adv Dip in Palliative Care, Gerontology or equivalent

Any other tasks that may arise as part of MWS service requirements.