Homecare Community Nurse (Locum)

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Nurse to manage patient care, provide education, and uphold infection control standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Diploma in Nursing, a valid nursing certificate, and at least 2 years of experience in Singapore. This role also involves training junior staff and maintaining ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' nursing experience in Singapore.
• Valid practicing certificate with Singapore Nursing Board.
• BCLS & AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and take comprehensive history of patients.
• Provide specialized patient education and caregiver training.
• Educate patients on infection control practices.

Skills

Patient care management

Patient education

Infection control

Staff training

Continuous professional development

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Advance Diploma in Geriatrics

Valid BCLS & AED certification

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

About NTUC Health Co-operative Limited

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health)

NTUC Health is an NTUC enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and accessible health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on close to three decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest providers of active ageing, senior day care, nursing home, and home personal care services in Singapore. We also serve vulnerable seniors in selected areas in Singapore through Community Case Management Services (CCMS), CREST mental health support, and a sheltered senior group home. In addition, we run a family medicine clinic.

Our purpose is to achieve ‘health for life'; enabling healthy and fulfilling years by being a trusted partner of seniors and their families in our community.

For more information, please visit ntuchealth.sg or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Services: Senior Day Care | Home Care | Nursing Home | Active Ageing and Senior Fitness | Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy | Family Medicine

Community Support: CCMS (Community Case Management Services) | CREST (Community Resource, Engagement and Support Team) | Henderson Home

RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient care management

• Assess and take comprehensive history of patients under her charge.
• Perform physical examination of patients under his/her charge.
• Develop and implement plan of care.
• Perform follow-up review of patients under his/her charge; coordinate and evaluate care using appropriate care plans.
• Perform procedures which are within the scope of duties.

Patient education

• Provide specialised patient education / caregiver training.
• Implement and coordinate individualised and group learning programmes with patients/caregivers.
• Evaluate effectiveness of patient education; perform health education and discharge teaching to patients/families/caregivers.
• Communicate treatment plan with patients/ families.

Infection control

• Practise standard precautions when in contact with patients.
• Assist in monitoring and upholding of infection control practices e.g. standard precautions and hand hygiene.
• Educate patients and relatives on infection control awareness and practice.

Staff training & development

• Provide clinical guidance and direction to Junior Enrolled Nurses, Nursing Aides and Care Associates in the delivery of patient care.

Continuous professional development

• Maintain a high level of professional self-development through training, supervision, learning and research, linked to continuing registration requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

You should:

• Have a Diploma in Nursing
• Hold a valid practicing certificate with Singapore Nursing Board
• Possess valid BCLS & AED certification/recertification
• Possess at least 2 years' experience nursing experience in Singapore
• Possess knowledge of community care

OTHER INFORMATION

• Have an Advance Diploma in Geriatrics, Medical-Surgical, Chronic Disease Management, Community Health

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - NTUC Health