Staff Nurse (Hougang)

We are looking for a caring and dedicated Staff Nurse to join our nursing home team. You will provide personalised, cost-effective care to our residents in line with established policies, procedures and nursing standards, working closely with doctors, allied health professionals and the wider care team.

• Deliver skilled nursing care that follows approved standards of nursing practice
• Carry out and supervise assessments of new admissions.
• Deliver care and nursing interventions as set out in each resident's care plan
• Evaluate how residents respond to care, and recommend changes to the care plan where needed
• Monitor residents' conditions and needs, and keep the care team updated on changes
• Prepare and give medications safely, and keep controlled drugs secure
• Work with residents' doctors and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Partner with Allied Health professionals to initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Prepare staff rosters and daily assignments for the ward
• Take part in training and developing nursing and care staff
• Handle emergencies promptly, act quickly to contain the situation, and escalate to your supervisor when needed
• Work with the team to keep the nursing home safe and clean
• Take part in quality assurance activities and regular quality audits
• Help the Nurse Manager with staff performance appraisals
• Take on other duties assigned by the Nurse Manager, Senior Nurse Manager or Head (Nursing)

Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree in Nursing
• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) with a valid practising certificate
• Relevant years of nursing experience, ideally in eldercare, community hospital or nursing home settings
• Compassionate, patient and committed to residents' wellbeing
• Good communication skills and a team player
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays