Enrolled Nurse (ECT)

Institute of Mental Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading psychiatric hospital in Singapore is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to provide essential patient care and support the multidisciplinary team in delivering mental health services. The ideal candidate will have an Enrolled Nursing Certificate and must be registered with the Singapore Nursing Board. This role emphasizes compassion, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain strict infection control standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Enrolled Nursing Certificate or equivalent.
• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Demonstrated competence in nursing skills and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of care under the direction of Registered Nurses.
• Document and monitor patient vitals accurately.
• Participate in the implementation of treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Documentation skills

Infection control

Education

Enrolled Nursing Certificate

Enrollment with Singapore Nursing Board

Job description

Position: Enrolled nurse

Department: ECT Room

Job Description

The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for providing basic care, promoting a therapeutic environment and assisting the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care for patients under the direction and guidance of the Nurse Clinician and Registered Nurses.

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding, knowledge, accountability, and responsibility of the legal obligations for nursing practice.

• Maintain clear, accurate and legible documentation and records.
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for delegated care within scope of practice and level of competence.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect patient’s right to dignity, autonomy, and access to information.
• Escalate and discuss ethical issues and concerns with RN.
• Respect the values, customs, spiritual beliefs and practices of individuals and groups.

Perform treatment and attends to other medical orders according to hospital policy.

• Accompanies patients to other departments for treatment/admission
• Performs simple dressing, venipuncture, Electrocardiogram(ECG), oral/ Nasopharyngeal swabbing and other nursing procedures when required
• Demonstrates competence in skills, knowledge, and attitude in the care of vulnerable patients, patients undergoing Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or clinics.
• Performs close monitoring of patients undergoing pre ECT, during ECT procedure and post ECT procedure.
• Conducts Patient / Family Education and prepares patient physically and mentally prior to receiving any procedure and treatment in ECT or clinics.
• Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of Neurostimulation Service after each ECT session
• Demonstrates competence in skills in performing Patient Family Education and discharging patient after ECT treatment
• Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of Neurostimulation Service after each ECT session
• Practices strict infection control standards in the delivery of patient care

Participates in the implementation of treatment plan and nursing care plan

• Observes, checks, monitors and records vital of patients, and reports any changes or pertinent information to the Registered Nurse
• Involves in the periodic review of effectiveness of intervention, including patient’s responses to medication.
• Assists in making arrangements with patient’s family for review
• Carries out result management doctors’ order, notifies family and send OPS referral to patient with supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Notifies patient/caregiver on patient follow up appointment to other RH SOCs
• Facilitates the triage process of ADHD referrals, email ADHD triage form to Doctor in charge and notifies patient of their appointments and consultation charges.
• Practices strict infection control standards in the delivery of patient care.

Requirements

Educational and Professional Requirements

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1. Enrolled Nursing Certificate/ National Certificate in Nursing / Midwifery
2. Enrolled with the Singapore Nursing Board

About IMH

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.