Full Time

Senior / Staff Nurse (Daycare)

Thomson
Registered Nurse (RN)
Job ID:
55qxJ3Wgy6yydsPOdhE1
Work Schedule:
5 Days

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Nursing & Daycare Manager, you will be responsible for delivering patient-centric and compassionate care according to Day Care patient’s needs and condition. You are also involved in orientation, teaching and supervising of new / junior staff, working towards the goal of an effective and knowledgeable nursing team.


Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure that nursing care services rendered are safe, competent and individualised. Uphold nursing standards in documentation, treatment, patient monitoring and infection control.
  • Allocate equipment as necessary to assure adequacy of resources to meet care requirements. 
  • Ensure a high standard of clinical practice and conduct and participate actively in pursuing continual professional development.
  • Liaise with multidisciplinary team regarding a patient’s care outcome.
  • Observes organisation and legal requirements regarding storage and control of drugs and medical supplies.
  • Maintain proper documentation of patient’s condition and accurate collation of data.
  • Collaborate with Therapists to revise care plan to fit the individual patient based on continuing assessment.
  • Perform nursing care such as medication administration and wound dressing as required.
  • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion in matters involving patient care. 
  • Maintain a conducive and safe patient care environment.
  • Mentor junior staff where applicable.
  • Undertake to keep oneself well informed of the updated industry guidelines and develop new skills that are necessary for the job.
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation at all times.
  • Initiate and drive continuous improvement in own work area and / or team.
  • Any other duties as and when assigned.
  • At least a Diploma in Nursing from the local Polytechnic and registered with Singapore Nursing Board. Post-registration experience in a hospital or hospice setting preferred.
  • At least 2 years of Registered Nurse working experience.
  • Passion to serve.
  • Processes strong sense of responsibility for safety, patient, considerate and courteous towards patients
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to work well with a multidisciplinary team in ensuring the delivery of quality palliative care to patients and their families.
  • Daycare Work Scheme: Mon-Fri (Candidates must be comfortable to work on weekend or work beyond the official working if required on certain days)
  • Daycare Working Hour: 8am-5pm
  • Candidate must be comfortable doing 50% of administrative duties (i.e., Coordination / Customer Services / Paperwork) & 50% Clinical duties.
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