Full Time

Senior / Staff Nurse, Cancer Centre (NCIS)

Kent Ridge
Registered Nurse (RN)
Job ID:
S26mXJEGB27e6mIwxqHY
Work Schedule:
5.5 Days

Clinical Care

·  Assess patients, develop and implement individualised care plans, and monitor clinical progress.

·  Provide prescribed nursing care, assist with procedures and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

·  Recognise clinical deterioration or treatment-related complications and escalate promptly.

·  Educate patients and caregivers, promote self-care and support continuity of care.

·  Use clinical equipment, technology and resources safely and effectively.

 

Specialised Oncology Services

·  Undertake duties within assigned specialised oncology services based on training, competency and operational needs.

·  Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team and ensure safe handovers across care settings.

·  Maintain competency in the relevant procedures, services and escalation protocols.

·  Participate in service coverage, quality improvement and patient education activities.

 

Professional Practice

·  Supervise and support junior staff and students, and assume the Staff Nurse in-charge role when assigned.

·  Participate in quality improvement, education, research and innovation activities.

·  Maintain required clinical competencies and pursue continuous professional development.

·  Undertake other duties assigned by Nursing leadership.

 

Other requirements: Candidates who have relevant working experience and demonstrated competency in at least two of the following areas will be preferred:

  • Administration of chemotherapy
  • Apheresis procedures
  • Clinical triage
  • Care of patients in a short stay ward
  • Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) care
  • Tele-triage
  • Management of CancerLine
  • NCIS On the Go community services
  • Cellular therapy
  • Radiotherapy nursing


Requirements:
  • Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board.
  • Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution approved by the Singapore Nursing Board.
  • Minimum 3 to 4 years of post-registration nursing experience, preferably in oncology or a related specialty.
  • Experience in at least two specialised skills or services listed in Section 3.
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage clinically complex patients and work independently across different care settings.
  • Good communication, interpersonal and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
  • Compassionate, accountable and committed to patient safety.
  • Adaptable and willing to cross-train in additional specialised oncology services.


National University Hospital