CCP-Registered Nurses (Degree)

ECON NURSING HOME SERVICES (1987) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a qualified nurse to ensure clinical quality and care for residents. The role involves supervising staff, managing clinical care, and working closely with medical teams. Candidates must have a nursing degree and valid registration with the Singapore Nursing Board, along with BCLS certification. Relevant experience in geriatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Locally trained with valid license from SNB preferred.
• State Registered Nurse with a practicing license.
• Valid certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• At least 2-3 years of post-registration experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent clinical quality to residents.
• Render clinical care and nursing procedures.
• Supervise staff in accordance with guidelines.

Skills

Clinical Care

Patient Management

Feedback Management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing

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.