Locum Nurse

Institute of Mental Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health institution in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide quality nursing care. You will assess patients, administer treatments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal skills and are registered with the Singapore Nursing Board. This role emphasizes community health and professional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Passionate to work in the community.
• Familiar with healthcare environment.
• Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage walk-in patients promptly.
• Administer medications according to hospital policy.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team for patient management.
• Participate in neurostimulation treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)

Job description

Job Description

Working in a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible to provide quality nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet the needs of the patients. You will also be responsible for maintaining standards for professional nursing practice and working cooperatively with other members of the healthcare team to provide integrated care.

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses, and triage walk-in patient, and identifies the vulnerable and patients with high-risk conditions so that they will be attended to promptly.
• Administers medication, performs treatment and attends to other medical orders according to hospital policy.
• Assists and performs admission procedure and carry out treatment as required.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions of SOC patients to the clinicians and records them accurately and concisely.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in nursing procedures such as venipuncture, Electrocardiogram (ECG) and oral/ Nasopharyngeal swabbing taking techniques during pandemic situation or when require.
• Provides health teaching to patients and their families as appropriate.
• Collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in the management of patients.
• Participate in neurostimulation treatment to patients

Requirements

Competency

• Passion to work in the community
• Possess good interpersonal, communication, writing & IT skills
• Familiar with healthcare environment
• Able to work independently with good decision-making skills

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).

About IMH

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.