Our Homecare Nurses deliver clinical care to patients in a home setting under the Mobile Inpatient Care @ Home programme. This role requires strong clinical competency, independence, and the ability to manage patients safely outside of a traditional hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care (Primary Role)
Core Clinical Responsibilities
- Vital signs monitoring and escalation of abnormalities
- IV therapy (PICC, CVC, peripheral)
- Physical assessment and patient evaluation
Procedural Skills
- IV cannulation and venipuncture
- Central line management
- Wound care, lines and drainage management
Communication & Documentation
- Communicate patient conditions effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g. hospital partners)
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in clinical management systems
- Provide timely and clear handover updates where required
- Build and maintain good rapport with patients, caregivers, and stakeholders through professional and empathetic communication
Screening & Clinic Support
- Perform home-based health screening and baby vaccinations for corporate clients
- Support clinic/screening centre operations when required. Skills involved include: venipuncture, ECG, Treadmill ECG operation, administering vaccinations, vision acuity tests.
Requirements
Qualifications & Certification
- Valid registration with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) as a Registered Nurse
- Current BCLS + AED certification
Experience
- Prior experience in hospital settings preferred
- Experience in IV therapy, cannulation, and acute care management
- Exposure to homecare / community care settings is an advantage
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
- Ability to manage high-pressure situations and respond to emergencies
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Competent in clinical documentation systems (EMR experience preferred)
Operational Requirements
- Willing to travel islandwide for home visits (transport provided)
- Comfortable working in home environments and handling patients independently
- Able to carry medical bag required for home visits (hand-carry luggage size)
Working Hours
- Shift-based role between 7:00 AM to 12:00 midnight, includes morning, split, and night shifts
- 5-day work week, with rotating weekends and public holidays