Enrolled Nurse II (ECT)

National Healthcare Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join their dynamic team at the Institute of Mental Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing essential patient care, performing nursing procedures, and maintaining high standards of documentation and infection control. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on mental health, enabling you to contribute positively to patient recovery and education.

Qualifications

• Certified Enrolled Nurse with active registration from Singapore Nursing Board.
• Competence in performing nursing procedures and monitoring patient vitals.
• Ability to educate patients and families regarding care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and maintain documentation standards.
• Perform medical procedures such as dressing and ECG under supervision.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and report changes to Registered Nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Education

Enrolled Nursing Certificate

National Certificate in Nursing / Midwifery

Job description

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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 attend to other medical orders according to hospital policy.

• Accompany patients to other departments for treatment/admission.
• Perform simple dressing, venipuncture, Electrocardiogram (ECG), oral/Nasopharyngeal swabbing, and other nursing procedures when required.
• Demonstrate competence in skills, knowledge, and attitude in the care of vulnerable patients, patients undergoing Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or clinics.
• Perform close monitoring of patients undergoing pre-ECT, during ECT, and post-ECT procedures.
• Conduct patient/family education and prepare patients physically and mentally prior to receiving any procedure or treatment in ECT or clinics.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of Neurostimulation Service after each ECT session.
• Demonstrate competence in performing patient and family education and discharging patients after ECT treatment.
• Practice strict infection control standards in the delivery of patient care.

Participate in the implementation of treatment plan and nursing care plan.

• Observe, check, monitor, and record vital signs of patients, and report any changes or pertinent information to the Registered Nurse.
• Involve in the periodic review of the effectiveness of interventions, including patient responses to medication.
• Assist in making arrangements with patient’s family for review.
• Carry out doctors’ orders, notify family, and send OPS referral to patients under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Notify patients/caregivers of follow-up appointments at other RH SOCs.
• Facilitate the triage process of ADHD referrals, email ADHD triage form to the doctor in charge, and notify patients of their appointments and consultation charges.
• Practice strict infection control standards in the delivery of patient care.

Requirements:

Educational and Professional Requirements:

• Enrolled Nursing Certificate / National Certificate in Nursing / Midwifery
• 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. It provides comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, and plays a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.