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

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

Qualifications

1. Registered Nurse with a valid practicing certificate from the Singapore Nursing Board.
2. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
3. Advanced / Specialist Diploma in Gerontology, Palliative Care, Community Nursing or related fields

Experience

1. Minimum 8-10 years of clinical experience, with at least 3-5 years in community or hospice care.
2. Clinical experience preferably with exposure to ICU, Palliative or Geriatric care.
3. Minimum 3-5 years in providing clinical training to nurse