Enrolled Nurse

ST LUKE'S ELDERCARE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a Nursing professional to support quality improvement in resident care, ensure compliance with health standards, and interact with residents for their daily needs. Candidates must hold a minimum NITEC in Nursing, be registered with the Singapore Nursing Board, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum NITEC in Nursing and above is required.
• Newly attained upgrades from Nursing Aides are accepted.
• Registered with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support quality improvement and research activities.
• Lead emergency responses and provide first aid.
• Monitor health and nutritional status of residents.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational abilities

Independent work capability

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

NITEC in Nursing

Registration with Singapore Nursing Board

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Support and participate in quality improvement and research activities to enhance resident care management and improve practices.
• Comply with ENHS requirements in care and documentation.
• Lead in response to emergencies, perform first aid and arrange for an ambulance when an emergency arises.
• Serve as a consultant to the care partners on basic nursing issues.
• Monitor the health and nutritional status of residents daily and upscale to Senior Nurse where applicable.
• Assist in the physical examination and other minor procedures accordingly according to competency levels.
• Ensure specimens are collected appropriately and dispatched on time.
• Carry out nursing procedures as instructed (e.g. tube feeding, oxygen therapy).
• Administer prescribed medications to our residents by adhering to the 10 rights.
• Observe for adverse side effects and the efficacy of the medicines.
• Documenting of IR in adverse reactions and medication errors.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and report to SN accordingly. (e.g. oxygen therapy)
• Record accurate and concise statements on the nursing care rendered to the residents in compliance with required standards.
• Monitor the nutritional status of residents and intervene where necessary.
• Encourage independence and provide support for residents’ hygiene care (e.g. skin care, oral care, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting) when required.
• Provide necessary preventive (e.g. moisturiser) and therapeutic (e.g. positioning) skincare routines to residents to preserve skin integrity and prevent pressure injury.
• Perform ‘last office’ service to deceased residents and help with the transfer to Holding Room where necessary.
• Integrate nursing care and residents’ mobility, ADL community integration training where applicable. (e.g. walk to the toilet to help them change their diaper)
• Assist in the orientation to help residents and their families feel assured and welcome.
• Assess for signs of possible abuse and participate in the investigation as needed.
• Assess for signs of dementia or mental health issues, and report to SN where appropriate
• Participate actively in transdisciplinary discussions to promote quality care for residents.
• Coordinate the physical admission, transfer and discharge of residents to and from SLR.
• Schedule, arrange, and document any follow-up medical appointments residents might have.
• Partner with volunteers to provide the SLR model of care.
• Conduct OJT or in-service for care partners and new colleagues as assigned.
• Comply with environmental infection control policy.
• Record the use of chargeable clinical consumables.
• Support and work cooperatively with all team members based on the self-managed household concept for the residents which includes simple cooking, menu planning, light laundry, and housekeeping.
• Any other projects that are assigned by the manager.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum NITEC in Nursing and above.
• Newly attained upgrades from Nursing Aides.
• Registered with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
• Team player with strong, communication, interpersonal and organisation abilities.
• Capable of working independently and under time constraints.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.