Geriatric Care Nurse | Compassionate Team Player

Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home Ltd in Singapore is seeking a caring Staff Nurse to join our nursing team and provide personalised, cost-effective care to residents in line with established policies, procedures and nursing standards.

You will collaborate with doctors, allied health professionals and the wider care team to assess residents, implement care plans, administer medications safely and respond to emergencies with composure and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ Degree in Nursing
• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) with a valid practising certificate
• Relevant years of nursing experience, ideally in eldercare, community hospital or nursing home settings
• Compassionate, patient and committed to residents' wellbeing
• Good communication skills and a team player
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care that follows approved standards of nursing practice
• Carry out and supervise assessments of new admissions
• Deliver care and nursing interventions as set out in each resident's care plan
• Evaluate how residents respond to care, and recommend changes to the care plan where needed
• Monitor residents' conditions and needs, and keep the care team updated on changes
• Prepare and give medications safely, and keep controlled drugs secure
• Work with residents' doctors and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Partner with Allied Health professionals to initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Prepare staff rosters and daily assignments for the ward
• Take part in training and developing nursing and care staff
• Handle emergencies promptly, act quickly to contain the situation, and elevate to your supervisor when needed
• Work with the team to keep the nursing home safe and clean
• Take part in quality assurance activities and regular quality audits
• Help the Nurse Manager with staff performance appraisals
• Take on other duties assigned by the Nurse Manager, Senior Nurse Manager or Head (Nursing)

Skills

Communication

Team player

Compassionate care

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Job description

Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home Ltd in Singapore is seeking a caring Staff Nurse to join our nursing team and provide personalised, cost-effective care to residents in line with established policies, procedures and nursing standards.

You will collaborate with doctors, allied health professionals and the wider care team to assess residents, implement care plans, administer medications safely and respond to emergencies with composure and professionalism.