CCP-Registered Nurses (Degree)

SUNNYVILLE NURSING HOME (1996) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursing home in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse. Responsibilities include providing high-quality clinical care, supervising staff, and ensuring residents' well-being. Candidates must have a valid nursing license, a degree or diploma in nursing, and at least 2-3 years of experience, especially in geriatric care settings. The role offers a chance to enhance clinical skills in a fulfilling environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of post-registration experience, preferably in geriatric care settings.
• Must be a State Registered Nurse with a valid practicing license.
• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nursing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical and service quality for residents.
• Supervise staff according to Enhanced Nursing Home Standards.
• Plan daily activities and assist in rehabilitation programs.
• Manage feedback and complaints effectively.

Skills

Clinical quality assurance

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Wound care

Inventory management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Valid practicing license from Singapore Nursing Board

Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

Clinical Nursing Quality and Safety

• Provide a consistent and excellent clinical and service quality to residents and sponsors
• Responsible for the clinical quality of all residents guided by the set 4 Zeros clinical indicators – Zero Falls, Zero Medication Errors, Zero Nursing Home Acquired Pressure Ulcers and Zero Nursing Home acquired infection

Clinical Care

• Responsible for the safe delivery of care and clinical decisions to all residents
• Render clinical care and nursing procedures including proper assessment of residents, administration of medications, injections, perform complex wound dressings and monitoring of vital signs
• Responsible for the ordering, packing and preparation of the daily medications for all the residents
• Responsible for the accurate and complete nursing documentation for residents to meet the requirements of the Ministry of Health

Clinical Supervision

• Assist in providing adequate supervision of all staff in carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with the Enhanced Nursing Home Standards (ENHS) guidelines, protocols and standards operating procedures (SOPs)
• Provide clinical supervision to all newly recruited staff nurses, enrolled nurses and other junior staff ensuring that they carry out their duties in accordance to the SOPs

Residents’ Activities

• Plan and carry out the daily activities for the residents and maintain an accurate log-book
• Assist the Physiotherapist/Therapist Assistant in their rehabilitation program for the residents and encourage residents’ participation

Resource Management

• Assist in proper management of food costs by cutting wastes and monitor the efficient use of consumables, supplies, dressing materials and diapers accordingly
• Maintain and upkeep a proper inventory control with regular inspection

Medical Matters

• Work closely with the Medical Doctor in reviewing treatment and management of residents’ condition

Feedback Management

• Assist in any investigation and resolve all feedback and complaints received from the respective centres.

Other Duties

• Assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by Senior Nurse Manager/ Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager/Senior Staff Nurses (SNM/NM/ANM/SSN).
• Act as a liaison person with the respective hospitals, resident’s sponsors on the daily medical appointment.
• Assist in provision of holistic cleanliness of resident care area.
• Deputise for SCM/SNM/CM/NM/ACM/ANM/SSN in her absence.
• Maintain an accurate log book on daily activities in the centre
• Maintain good communication skills with residents and sponsors.

Requirements

• Locally Trained: Degree or Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Nursing with valid licence from SNB will be an added advantage
• Foreign Trained: Degree or Diploma in Nursing with Board Pass (Professional Regulation Council).
• State Registered Nurse with valid practicing license issued by the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Valid certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• At least 2-3 years of post-registration experience, with exposure to geriatric care settings will be an added advantage.