Enrolled Nurse / Senior Enrolled Nurse (Nursing Home)

AlwaysHired Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a qualified nursing professional to provide high-quality care to residents and supervise nursing assistants. The ideal candidate will have a Certificate in Nursing, be registered as an SNB Enrolled Nurse, and possess at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly in elderly care. Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor others are essential in this role, which includes responsibilities in nursing care, resource management, and client liaison.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Experience in working with people with disabilities or the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring safe and quality nursing practice for residents.
• Monitor and supervise administration of medication by NAs.
• Mentor NAs and HCAs in clinical skills and safe practices.
• Act as liaison to clients and their families, maintaining good rapport.

Skills

Holistic assessments

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Ability to prioritize work

Education

Certificate in Nursing or equivalent

SNB Enrolled Nurse

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Nursing Care and Management

• Assist the RN(s) in ensuring and providing safe and quality nursing practice and a high standard of care rendered to the residents / clients at all times.
• Ensure proper documentation and endorsements of residents’/clients’ records and provide updated information to RNs.
• Observe and adhere to Infection Control protocols.
• Ensure the NAs and HCAs follow safety precautions/practices in the prevention of falls, hazards, and pressure sores.
• Assist the RN in attending to emergencies as and when the need arises.
• Perform nursing procedures independently such as NG Tube Insertion and Simple Wound Dressings.
• Assist the RNs and observe the standard procedure in medication administration; monitor and supervise the NAs when feeding medication to residents, ensuring zero (0) medication errors.
• Participate and assist in the Volunteer Doctor’s rounds with the RNs on duty/in charge.
• Collaborate and cooperate with other allied healthcare professionals to ensure proper and smooth delivery of care and service.
• Accompany residents/clients for clinic/hospital appointments and/or transfers when the need arises.
• Respect and protect the rights and responsibilities of the residents/clients.
• Be on call in the event of an emergency in the Home.

Professional Development

• Mentor and supervise NAs and HCAs in their scope of work, clinical skills, and maintenance of safe work practices and infection control standards.
• Participate in ongoing nursing education to enhance clinical knowledge and competency.
• Work in collaboration with the Nurse Educator/Clinical Instructor for on-the-job training of NAs and HCAs.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Home or Nurse Manager.

Resource Management

• Demonstrate proper use and care of equipment.
• Assist in the supervision of the daily maintenance of medical equipment.
• Demonstrate proper and economical usage of the Home’s consumables and supplies.
• Maintain and monitor inventories (i.e., consumables and supplies) and equipment.

Administration

• Assist the RN in the preparation of duty rosters.
• Assist the RN in the preparation and maintenance of documentation.

Customer Management

• Act as a liaison to clients and their families, maintaining good rapport and service.
• Maintain good relations whilst liaising with external agencies such as hospitals, clinics, etc.
• Maintain good relations with internal customers of the Home.
• Maintain, at all times, good public relations with volunteers and visitors.

Any Other Duties

• Help ensure the cleanliness of the Home (DAC and wards) and maintain safe work practices.
• Assist the RN to conduct quality assurance on the equipment at least twice a year.
• Be familiar with all aspects of nursing home emergency and evacuation procedures and policies.
• Assist in fire drill exercises twice a year, in accordance with the Fire Safety Bureau regulations, with the assistance of all staff concerned as per FIRE SAFETY SOP.
• Participate and contribute to events at and/or by the Home.

Job Specifications

Qualifications and Experience

• National Institute of Technical Education (ITE): Certificate in Nursing or its equivalent.
• SNB Enrolled Nurse.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Experience in working with people with disabilities or the elderly.

Additional Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to perform holistic assessments/reassessments for residents/clients.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Desired Behaviour

• Ability to prioritize and organize work activity and provide work direction to staff members to complete assignments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.