Care Coordinator (Advance Care Planning), Healthier SG (Contract)

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a Care Coordinator for Advance Care Planning. The role involves facilitating discussions and ensuring patient care plans are communicated effectively. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills. This position requires participation in community awareness initiatives around Advance Care Planning.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field essential.
• Must show critical thinking and self-motivation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage patients in Advance Care Planning discussions.
• Communicate patients' care plans effectively.
• Raise awareness of Advance Care Planning in the community.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Local languages and dialects

Education

Degree in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or Allied Health

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Care Coordinator (Advance Care Planning), Healthier SG (Contract)

Reporting to NUH Healthier SG Office, you will need to facilitate and drive Advance Care Planning for targeted group of patients at NUH. The incumbent will also need to raise awareness of Advance Care Planning in NUH/ NUHS.

Overview

The Care Coordinator will facilitate and drive Advance Care Planning, raising awareness of Advance Care Planning in NUH/ NUHS.

Job Responsibilities

• Engage all suitable referrals in Advance Care Planning discussion and facilitate the completion of Advance Care Plans for patients.
• Ensure effective communication of patients’ Advance Care Plans to health care professionals and other stakeholders.
• Follow up and review outcome of Advance Care Planning, including honouring of care and treatment preferences (where possible).
• Follow up on concerns raised during Advance Care Planning discussion, by providing feedback to the healthcare teams and other stakeholders.
• Work in partnership with stakeholders to raise awareness of Advance Care Planning.
• Conduct and participate in Advance Care Planning advocacy and facilitator training.
• Any other duties as assigned by the reporting officer.

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or Allied Health relevant to the job.
• Must be a critical thinker, self-motivated, able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use local languages and dialects.
• Equipped with basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge in statistics and familiarity with relevant community services will be an advantage.