Community Nurse (Home Care)

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Singapore is seeking a Community Nurse to coordinate and facilitate care for the elderly. The role involves managing patient care, conducting assessments, and providing training to staff. Qualified candidates should hold a Diploma in Nursing with at least two years of relevant experience. This position requires travel around Singapore and offers a chance to make a significant impact in community health.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing required.
• 2 years nursing experience in Singapore mandatory.
• Valid practicing certificate with Singapore Nursing Board needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate care for elderly in the community.
• Conduct assessments and perform clinical procedures.
• Provide patient education and caregiver training.

Skills

Patient care management

Patient education

Infection control

Staff training

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Advance Diploma in Geriatrics

Valid BCLS & AED certification

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is an NTUC social enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and affordable health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on more than four decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest senior day care, nursing home and home personal care providers in Singapore. It also offers other services for seniors such as an active ageing hub, senior activity centres, community support for vulnerable seniors, and a sheltered / senior group home. In addition, it runs a chain of dental clinics, and a family medicine clinic

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Community Nurse will plan, co-ordinate, integrate and facilitate care for elderly in the community. Conduct assessments and perform clinical procedures as required. Work alongside the Nurse Manager to provide on the job training and competency assessment for all care staff, nursing staff, care coordinators, etc.

• Patient care management
• Assess and take comprehensive history of patients under her charge.
• Perform physical examination of patients under his/her charge.
• Develop and implement plan of care.
• Perform follow-up review of patients under his/her charge; coordinate and evaluate care using appropriate care plans.
• Perform procedures which are within the scope of duties.
• Patient education
• Provide specialised patient education / caregiver training.
• Implement and coordinate individualised and group learning programmes with patients/caregivers.
• Evaluate effectiveness of patient education; perform health education and discharge teaching to patients/families/caregivers.
• Communicate treatment plan with patients/ families.
• Infection control
• Practise standard precautions when in contact with patients.
• Assist in monitoring and upholding of infection control practices e.g. standard precautions and hand hygiene.
• Educate patients and relatives on infection control awareness and practice.
• Staff training & development
• Provide clinical guidance and direction to Junior Enrolled Nurses, Nursing Aides and Care Associates in the delivery of patient care.
• Continuous professional development
  • Maintain a high level of professional self-development through training, supervision, learning and research, linked to continuing registration requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Nursing
• Advance Diploma in Geriatrics, Medical-Surgical, Chronic Disease Management, Community Health preferred
• Holds valid practicing certificate with Singapore Nursing Board
• Valid BCLS & AED certification/recertification
• At least 2 years' experience nursing experience in Singapore
• Knowledge in community care

OTHER INFORMATION

• Candidate will be required to travel around Singapore

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - NTUC Health