Nurse Clinician

Methodist Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization is looking for a Registered Nurse based in Singapore. The role involves providing clinical assessments, mentorship, and training for staff within the community care and hospice services. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and relevant clinical experience. Responsibilities include developing care plans, supervising nursing staff, and leading quality improvement initiatives. This position requires a commitment to enhancing nursing practice and patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid practicing certificate from the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Minimum 8-10 years of clinical experience, with at least 3-5 in community or hospice care.
• Experience in providing clinical training to nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent clinical assessment and formulate care plans.
• Mentor junior nurses and develop training programs.
• Supervise nursing staff and ensure adequate operational coverage.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and conduct clinical audits.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient management

Mentoring

Training development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Advanced/Specialist Diploma in related fields

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

1. Direct patient care

1. Provide independent clinical assessment of patients and formulate individualized care plans within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse and in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, referring appropriately for internal or external services as necessary

2. Provide guidance to junior nurses on management of patients with complex care needs

3. Provide after-hours phone call advice to patients and their caregivers on a scheduled shift-work basis

2. Competency Development and training

1. Act as an expert resource for nurses and mentor colleagues to aid them in the advancement of nursing practice in providing home-based health care and palliative care in MWS services.

2. Develop and provide orientation / induction programmes and preceptorship for new staff

3. Develop and coordinate regular training for nurses and ensuring regular competency measurement for nurses

3. Supervision / Manpower Resourcing

1. Supervise assistant nurse clinicians/managers and junior nurses in carrying out their responsibilities

2. Ensuring adequate coverage for daily operational needs

3. Lead and implement strategies and initiatives to promote well-being of nurses

4. Quality Improvement

1. Develop internal clinical audit frameworks and conduct audits to ensure compliance with nursing standards

2. Lead quality improvement initiatives

3. Assist HOC/Senior Nurse Manager in reviewing and implementing relevant nursing policies and procedures

Any other tasks that may arise as part of MWS service requirements.

Qualifications

1. Registered Nurse with a valid practicing certificate from the Singapore Nursing Board.

2. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.

3. Advanced / Specialist Diploma in Gerontology, Palliative Care, Community Nursing or related fields

Experience

1. Minimum 8-10 years of clinical experience, with at least 3-5 years in community or hospice care.

2. Clinical experience preferably with exposure to ICU, Palliative or Geriatric care.

3. Minimum 3-5 years in providing clinical training to nurse