Registered Nurse (Home Care)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1976, Home Nursing Foundation (HNF) is a leading charity that provides home healthcare services in Singapore, regardless of our patients' ability to pay. Dedicated to all-round support for our patients, HNF delivers comprehensive care programmes to look after patients' emotional well-being and healthcare needs.Our HNF Wellness Day Care & Rehabilitation Centres offer an array of social activities, social support and holistic healthcare services to help our elderly stay independent in their own community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform biopsychosocial and environmental assessments to identify strengths and needs of clients, families and/or caregivers.
• Plan, develop and evaluate person-centred nursing care plans and recommend appropriate modifications according to client's changing needs. Communicate care plans and address the concerns from patient and family.
• Implement and evaluate care interventions(s) e.g. wound care, medication management, continence care,; ensuring at all times:• Dignity of the patients• Patient's safety• Confidentiality of patients' information• Advocacy on behalf of the patients.
• Practice safety and infection control precautionary measures.
• Manage patient workload of a designated patient group through timely planning and scheduling based on the client's needs.
• Build therapeutic relationships and empower the clients, families and/or caregivers for self- management through health promotion, caregivers training and motivational techniques.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team for care integration and transition through:I. Participating in Multidisciplinary rounds;II. Making referral to other members of the healthcare professional team (doctor, social welfare executive, etc.) when required;III. Assisting clients to navigate the healthcare system.
• Initiate emergency protocols when necessary.
• Discuss / escalate to Supervisor and/or Care team on any problems encountered in patient's condition and/or in the handling of patients and/or care-givers/family members.
• Develop discharge plan and refer patients to other service provider to transit care.
• Supervise the work of the Enrolled Nurses in his/her zone, as well as nursing students on clinical attachment to achieve their learning objectives.
• Perform visits during Emergency Nursing Services for normal and extended hours.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of patients' condition and care given.
• Facilitate patient billing through the electronic billing system. Collect cash and issue an official receipt only where applicable.
• Facilitate application of healthcare financial scheme such as Senior Mobility Funds when appropriate.
• Comply with guidelines and policies to ensure client confidentiality and personal data protection.
• Keep abreast of new technology and nursing knowledge through reflection on practice and continuous professional development.
• Participate in Inservice Education and peer sharing sessions.
• Support quality audit to maintain and improve standards of care.
• Assist the (Senior) Nurse Manager and/or Nurse Clinician to improve, facilitate and implement changes within the home nursing work processes.
• Participate in committee/workgroup activities as directed by (Senior) Nurse Manager and/or Nurse Clinician.
• Identify client's disease trajectory, recognise deterioration and active dying; update, prepare and support family in a timely manner.
• Facilitate Advance Care Planning (ACP) discussions with client and/or family and/or caregiver and ensure proper documentation.
• Provide additional service support, as assigned, including:• Weekend and Public Holiday telephone support, for staff enrolled in the tele-support program.

• Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in acute and/or community hospital/ care setting.
• Possess Diploma in Nursing.
• Possess good communication skills to establish therapeutic relationship that fosters optimal quality patient care.
• Able to make clinical judgements regarding patient care with minimal guidance.