Full Time Staff Geriatrics Staff Nurse

WELLNURSE CONNECT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WELLNURSE CONNECT PTE. LTD. is seeking a qualified nurse to move beyond hospital settings into geriatric, clinic and community care.

You will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care for older adults, in the clinic and in their homes across Singapore, focusing on safety, dignity, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) registration.
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience; geriatrics, palliative, community or home care preferred.
• Strong communication with elderly patients; dialects a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and CGA for elderly patients.
• Provide nursing care, procedures and treatments in clinic and home-care settings.
• Perform venepuncture, injections, vaccinations, wound care and catheterisation.
• Assist doctors with medical procedures and manage medicine dispensary support.
• Coordinate care with doctors, caregivers and other health professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Support operational efficiency of the clinic and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Geriatrics

Patient care

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

SNB registration

Education

Nursing diploma or degree

Job description

About The Role

This is an opportunity for nurses who are looking to move beyond traditional hospital-based nursing and develop their clinical skills in a geriatric, clinic and community care setting. You will work closely with our geriatrician and multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care for older adults, both in the clinic and in their homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) for elderly patients.
• Provide nursing care, procedures and treatments in both clinic and home-care settings.
• Perform nursing procedures including venepuncture and blood taking, injections and vaccinations, wound care, intermittent and indwelling catheterisation, health screening, ECG monitoring and interpretation, and other routine procedures.
• Assist doctors with medical procedures, support clinical interventions, and assist in the medicine dispensary.
• Support the management of patients with dementia, frailty, falls, osteoporosis and chronic medical conditions.
• Conduct home visits as part of the geriatric care team.
• Coordinate and schedule patient registrations, assist with payment collection, and ensure accurate maintenance of medical records.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on health management, medications, lifestyle, care plans and disease management.
• Coordinate patient care with doctors, caregivers and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation - patient progress, treatment plans, medication records and charts.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the clinic, maintaining operational eGiciency.
• Participate in the development and improvement of geriatric and community nursing services, and other clinical or operational initiatives.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse with valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) registration.
• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience; prior experience in geriatrics, palliative care, community nursing or home care is highly preferred.
• Able to communicate well with elderly patients; dialect-speaking ability is a plus.
• Organised, responsible and attentive to detail.
• Compassionate and patient-centred, with a genuine interest in caring for older adults and a strong commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence.