Enrolled Nurse

MORAL HOME FOR THE AGED SICK LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 3,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care facility in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Clinical Care Nurse to perform a variety of nursing procedures and assist healthcare professionals in delivering care to residents. Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting safety rounds, and supporting residents with their daily personal needs. Applicants should have a nursing degree or diploma and at least one year of relevant experience in clinical care. This role is pivotal in ensuring the well-being of elderly residents in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in clinical care or nursing.
• Ability to administer medications and perform basic nursing procedures.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with residents and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing treatments and administer medications under supervision.
• Assist healthcare professionals during resident examinations.
• Conduct rounds and ensure resident safety.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene and daily activities.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Infection control

Communication skills

Group exercise facilitation

Education

Nursing Degree / Nursing Diploma

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Clinical Care

• Perform all nursing treatment/procedures including the administration of medications, dressing application of topical creams as per IMR and naso-gastric feeding under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist Dr., Podiatrist, Speech Therapist, Dietician and SRNs during treatment and examination of residents.
• Conduct rounds to ensure that the residents are well and safe; and be alert especially those on high risk.
• Assist residents with their individualised care programme, perform procedures such as oral hygiene, tube feeding, eye care, prosthetic aid, hearing aids bathing residents etc.
• Facilitate clients in/ conduct group exercise
• Assist clients in toileting, meals, change diapers/clothes.
• Report any abnormalities detected to the RN in charge e.g., skin condition or infection/sores.
• Perform daily handover to care staff during changes in shifts.
• Assist in bathing residents.
• Attend to call bells and residents needs.
• Assist Staff Nurse on application of topical creams as per IMR.
• Attend to residents’ personal grooming e.g., cut nails, shaving, etc.
• Turn bedridden residents 2 hourly.

Quality

• Infection control
• Quality improvement programmes
• Patient safety

Training & Development

• Orientate new staff on recruitment e.g., OJT
• Assist RN in clinical guidance for HCA and HA, and to participate actively in in-service training program.

Administration

• Assist in maintaining residents' files/records. To assist in report writing and verbal reports on patients' condition and progress and on nursing management of patients
• Report any abnormalities detected to the RN in charge eg skin condition or infection/sores.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in inventory checks and control.

Job Specification

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Nurse/ Nurse Manager.

Education Level: Nursing Degree / Nursing Diploma

Experience : At Least 1 year