Paediatric Nurse

Fusion Care Pte Ltd; Singapore; Remote; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Care Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking compassionate paediatric nurses to deliver professional in-home and community-based nursing care for infants, children, and adolescents. Nurses collaborate with families, physicians, and allied health professionals to ensure continuity of high-quality care in the home environment.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, care planning, education for families, and emergency response within professional standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
• Valid Practising Certificate.
• Paediatric nursing experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in neonatal, paediatric ward, PICU/HDU or complex home nursing is an advantage.
• BLS certification preferred; paediatric life support training is an advantage.
• Competency in tracheostomy care, ventilator support and enteral feeding is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paediatric nursing care to infants, children and adolescents in home/community settings.
• Monitor vital signs, assess clinical changes and document care.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per nursing protocols.
• Support families, educate caregivers and coordinate with doctors and therapists.
• Perform emergency interventions within competency and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate care records and individualised care plans.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Clinical assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Care planning

Emergency response

Patient education

Education

Nursing Diploma/Degree

Singapore Nursing Board registration

Practising Certificate

Job description

FUSION CARE

JOB DESCRIPTION – PAEDIATRIC NURSE

Position: Paediatric Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse

Department: Paediatric Home Nursing & Complex Care Services

Work Location: Singapore – Home-Based Care / Community Settings

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Locum

1. Job Summary

Fusion Care is seeking compassionate, dedicated and clinically competent Paediatric Nurses to provide professional nursing care to infants, children and adolescents in their homes and community settings.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, individualised nursing care to children with acute, chronic, complex medical and developmental needs.

The role involves working closely with parents, caregivers, doctors and allied healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care, promote the child's well-being and support families in managing their child's healthcare needs at home.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Paediatric Nursing Care

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to infants, children and adolescents.
• Conduct nursing assessments, monitor vital signs and identify changes in clinical conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to established nursing protocols.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, hygiene and mobility.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation, care records and progress reports.
• Implement individualised nursing care plans according to each child's medical condition and developmental needs.

B. Complex Paediatric Nursing Procedures

Perform nursing procedures according to professional competency, clinical authorisation and prescribed care plans, including:

• Tracheostomy care and airway management.
• Tracheostomy and oral suctioning.
• Ventilator and respiratory support monitoring.
• Oxygen therapy and pulse oximetry monitoring.
• Nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding and management.
• Gastrostomy (PEG/G-tube) feeding and care.
• Enteral feeding and nutritional support.
• Medication administration.
• Wound dressing and stoma care.
• Seizure monitoring and management according to the prescribed emergency care plan.
• Monitoring of children with complex neurological, respiratory and other chronic medical conditions.

C. Paediatric Homecare and Respite Care

• Provide home-based nursing care for children requiring short-term or long-term medical support.
• Support families through scheduled respite care services.
• Monitor the child's safety, comfort and overall well-being.
• Provide age-appropriate developmental activities and emotional support.
• Assist children with special healthcare needs and physical disabilities.
• Support parents and caregivers in maintaining a safe homecare environment.

D. Emergency Management and Patient Safety

• Recognise early signs of clinical deterioration and respond appropriately.
• Initiate emergency interventions within professional competency and established protocols.
• Perform paediatric basic life support when required and within current certification.
• Ensure safe handling and proper maintenance of medical equipment.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control practices.
• Report clinical incidents, adverse events and safety concerns promptly.

E. Family Education and Communication

• Educate parents and caregivers on safe nursing care techniques.
• Provide guidance on feeding, medication administration and medical equipment usage.
• Offer emotional support to children and their families.
• Communicate effectively with doctors, therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain professional relationships with patients and their families.

3. Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
• Valid Practising Certificate.
• Paediatric nursing experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in neonatal, paediatric ward, paediatric intensive care unit (PICU), high dependency unit (HDU) or complex home nursing care is an advantage.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred; paediatric life support training is an advantage.
• Additional competency in tracheostomy care, ventilator support and enteral feeding is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong paediatric nursing assessment and clinical skills.
• Ability to manage children with complex medical conditions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in homecare settings.
• Compassionate, patient and child-centred approach.
• Good clinical judgement and emergency response skills.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

4. Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas will have an added advantage:

• Paediatric complex home nursing.
• Tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent children.
• Children requiring long-term oxygen therapy.
• Children with neurological and developmental conditions.
• Children requiring NGT or gastrostomy feeding.
• Paediatric palliative and respite care.
• Caring for children with special healthcare needs.

5. Working Arrangements

• Home-based nursing assignments across Singapore.
• Flexible working schedules depending on service requirements.
• Day shifts, night shifts or extended nursing assignments.
• Full-time, part-time and locum opportunities available.
• Assignments matched according to clinical experience, competency and patient care requirements.

6. Professional Responsibilities

• Comply with Singapore Nursing Board professional standards and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional ethics.
• Participate in competency assessments and ongoing professional development.
• Ensure safe, evidence-based nursing practices.
• Maintain professional conduct and represent Fusion Care positively.