Nurses (Dementia Care Centre)

Skillsforce Management Consultancy Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

Fixed working hours 8:00am–5:00pm

No overnight shifts

No on-call duties

Meaningful community healthcare role

Opportunity to specialise in dementia

Job summary

Skillsforce Management Consultancy Pte Ltd invites applications for a Nurses role at a Dementia Day Care Centre. The nurse will perform clinical assessments, monitor clients, administer medications, and coordinate follow-up care with healthcare providers in a supportive community setting.

Ideal candidates have SNB registration, at least 2 years of nursing experience, and a passion for eldercare. The position offers a 5-day week with stable daytime hours and no overnight or on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) registration.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for eldercare and community healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring of clients attending the Dementia Day Care Centre.
• Monitor vital signs, cognitive status, behavioural changes and overall well-being of clients.
• Administer medications and ensure medication safety and compliance.
• Attend to basic nursing procedures and first aid requirements when required.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly and coordinate follow-up care with external healthcare providers.
• Support persons living with dementia using person-centred care approaches.
• Observe, identify and document behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia.
• Implement strategies to manage challenging behaviours safely and compassionately.
• Promote clients' independence while ensuring safety and dignity.
• Support and facilitate daily therapeutic, social, cognitive and recreational programmes.
• Encourage client engagement during activities designed to maintain cognitive and physical functioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve care goals.
• Build strong partnerships with family members and caregivers.
• Provide education and guidance on dementia care and daily management strategies.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Nurse care

Communication skills

Elderly care

Education

SNB registration

Job description

Nurses (Dementia Day Care Centre)

About Us

My client a non-profit Dementia Centre was established to support seniors living with dementia through holistic, person-centred care that enables them to remain active and engaged within the community. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of therapists and care professionals, their nurses play a key role in enhancing the quality of life of our clients and supporting their caregivers.

Why Join Us

• 5-day work week
• Fixed working hours (8:00am to 5:00pm)
• No overnight shifts
• No on-call duties
• Meaningful community healthcare role
• Opportunity to specialise in dementia care
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring of clients attending the Dementia Day Care Centre.
• Monitor vital signs, cognitive status, behavioural changes and overall well-being of clients.
• Administer medications and ensure medication safety and compliance.
• Attend to basic nursing procedures and first aid requirements when required.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly and coordinate follow-up care with external healthcare providers.

Dementia Care & Behavioural Support

• Support persons living with dementia using person-centred care approaches.
• Observe, identify and document behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia.
• Implement strategies to manage challenging behaviours safely and compassionately.
• Promote clients' independence while ensuring safety and dignity.

Programme Participation

• Support and facilitate daily therapeutic, social, cognitive and recreational programmes.
• Encourage client engagement during activities designed to maintain cognitive and physical functioning.
• Collaborate closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants to achieve care goals.

Caregiver Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with family members and caregivers.
• Provide education and guidance on dementia care and daily management strategies.
• Communicate clients' progress, concerns and recommendations effectively.

Requirements

Essential

• Registered Nurse with valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) registration.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for eldercare and community healthcare.

Preferred

• Experience in dementia care, geriatric nursing, community care, nursing homes, day rehabilitation centres or eldercare services.
• Certification or training in dementia care.
• Familiarity with person-centred care approaches.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a compassionate and patient-centred nurse who enjoys building meaningful relationships with seniors and their families. The successful candidate is passionate about dementia care, values holistic healthcare, and is keen to make a difference in the community setting.

Reg No. R1100672
EA: 99C3289