Diabetes Nurse Educator

Woodlands Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore seeks a skilled nurse to provide high-quality diabetes care and education. The candidate will be responsible for patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and offering patient and caregiver education. A minimum of 5 years of nursing experience is essential. This role involves working in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• DNE or Resident Nurse with experience in diabetes management.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Staff Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and education in diabetes management.
• Conduct assessments and suggest treatment plans.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team care plans.

Skills

Diabetes management

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

You will be part of the team to provide high quality patient care and education in the following settings.

Inpatient

• Gather patient’s DM and other medical history, admission issues, relevant medications and labs
• Assess patient/caregiver on their social setup and diabetes self-management
• Present the case to the IP DM Registrar/consultant, suggest appropriate inpatient treatment plans to optimize DM control according to guide.
• Provide advanced diabetes care education to patient/caregiver
• Recommend appropriate discharge plans including treatment regimens and post discharge follow-up
• Provide post-discharge phone consultation service for complex DM patients who need insulin titration
• Coordinates with respective internal and external care provider in coordinating continuity of care for patient

Specialist Outpatient Clinic (Endocrine)

• Provides diabetes counselling and education to patient and their family
• Performs close follow-up on patients with suboptimal glycemic control via phone calls, emails, SMS, and other communication applications.
• Suggest appropriate insulin titration in consultation with endocrinologist/ APN or according to guide
• Actively contribute to the multi-disciplinary team’s plan and care of the patients
• Conducts structured caregiver training programs as needed

Professional Development and Leadership

• Participates in evidence-based practices and nursing research activities
• Leads and participates in quality management audit and activities
• Conduct staff training in the relevant specialty
• Acts as a resource person for consultation in the relevant specialty

Requirements

• DNE or Resident Nurse with experience, keen interest in diabetes management and patient education
• At least 5 years of experience as a Staff Nurse in a clinical setting