(Perm Benefits) Contract Palliative Community Senior Staff Nurse ( End of Life Care Plan/ Must [...]

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Singapore seeks a compassionate nurse to deliver palliative care for nursing home residents. The role involves managing a specialist caseload and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for patients. Candidates should have a Diploma in Nursing, relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical experience is required.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centric and compassionate care to residents.
• Manage a specialist palliative care nursing caseload.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess patient needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Nursing

State Registered Nurse certificate

Relevant Advanced Nursing Diploma

Job description

The incumbent is expected to deliver patient centric and compassionate care to nursing home residents, their families, and carers. To act as a resource to members of the Acute and Community Health Care Teams, Nursing Homes (NH), Hospice multidisciplinary team and other teams, agencies, and individuals.

Cross site between hospital and Nursing Homes to enhance smooth transition of care. To take responsibility for the management of a specialist palliative care nursing caseload in the community or acute setting.

To manage a specialist palliative care nursing caseload. To identify, plan, and manage patients’ end of life symptoms in collaboration with the Palliative Care Team.

Job Responsibilities:

The incumbent shall be responsible to:

A) In Acute Setting (work with inpatient palliative team)

• Participate in the assessment, development, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of care in accordance with professional guidelines. Take appropriate interventions as required after discussion with palliative team.
• Develop and display high level of clinical and technical palliative care expertise which encompasses drug management and use of syringe drivers.
• Collaborate with the MDT to assess patient’s need for physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual support.
• Support ward nurses and educate caregivers on dying process and management of patients on end - of- life (including basic nursing procedures to ensure comfort).
• Review patient care plans and realign goals of care in case of admission
• Be the liaison and Point of Contact between the nursing home team case managers and ward team.
• Coordinate end -of- life care back to the NH or hospice.

B) In Community Settings (Nursing Home)

• Prioritise and manage a specialist palliative care nursing caseload. Review nursing care plans for NH residents.
• Participate in regular reviews with nursing home team and palliative team.
• Attend regular case discussion/ multi-disciplinary/mortality review discussions in NH.
• Follow up with nursing staff on nursing care plans.
• Attend to nursing home staff’s queries and provide clarifications.
• Collaborate with nursing home team to review and implement nursing care pathways and protocols to meet resident’s needs.
• Liaise between nursing home team and palliative team.
• Assist in providing training for the nursing home staff.
• Support nursing home staff in ensuring residents are screened and eligible residents are recruited.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse certificate
• Relevant Advanced Nursing Diploma or equivalent is preferred for candidate applying for the Senior Staff Nurse position
• Relevant clinical experience
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

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Jace Choo Oi Kei
Personnel EA License No.: R1875164
Recruit Express Pte Ltd (EA Licence No.: 99C4599)