Permanent Staff Nurse - Geriatric & Dementia Care #HYN

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for a Senior Day Care Centre. You will provide quality geriatric and dementia care, conduct assessments, develop care plans, monitor health, and support families within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers opportunities to transition from acute hospital nursing to community geriatric care, with a focus on patient-centred, compassionate care and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with SNB practising certificate.
• 2-3 years of permanent acute hospital nursing experience.
• Certificate in Geriatric Nursing or relevant qualifications preferred.
• Open to candidates without geriatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' nursing needs and provide geriatric and dementia care.
• Conduct pre-admission assessments and enrolment.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care plans with the healthcare team.
• Monitor health conditions and ensure follow-up and intervention.
• Perform nursing procedures including medication administration and wound care.
• Provide health education, counselling and guidance to clients and families.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and documentation.
• Supervise and guide nursing staff to maintain standards.
• Monitor service quality indicators and participate in improvements.
• Respond to medical emergencies with CPR, AED and first aid as required.
• Support health promotion, infection control, and clinical projects.
• Participate in staff training and professional development.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Geriatric care

Team player

Education

SNB practising certificate

Certificate in Geriatric Nursing

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and patient-oriented Registered Nurse to join a Senior Day Care Centre, providing quality nursing care and support to elderly clients, including those with dementia.

This is a great opportunity for nurses with acute hospital experience who are keen to broaden their clinical exposure and transition into community and geriatric care.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess clients' nursing needs and provide quality geriatric and dementia care.
• Conduct pre-admission assessments for new clients and facilitate their enrolment in accordance with established procedures.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Monitor clients' health conditions and progress, ensuring appropriate follow-up and intervention.
• Perform nursing procedures including medication administration, wound dressing and other clinical duties.
• Provide health education, counselling and guidance to clients and their family members.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and ensure timely submission of relevant clinical documentation.
• Supervise and guide nursing and care staff to maintain appropriate clinical standards and work competency.
• Monitor clinical and service quality indicators and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide CPR, AED and first aid when required.
• Support health promotion programmes, infection control campaigns and clinical service projects.
• Participate in staff training, professional development and other duties assigned by the management.

Who Should Apply?

• Registered Nurses with acute hospital experience who are looking to explore a different nursing environment.
• Nurses who enjoy working with elderly clients and are interested in geriatric and dementia care.
• Team players who are adaptable, proactive and willing to learn in a collaborative working environment.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) practising certificate.
• Ideally 2-3 years of permanent acute hospital nursing experience.
• Candidates with a Certificate in Geriatric Nursing or relevant qualifications will have an added advantage.
• Open to candidates without prior geriatric experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible, patient and committed to delivering quality nursing care.
• Must be comfortable working 4 weekdays and 1 Sunday per week, from 8.30am to 6.00pm.

All information will be treated with confidentiality and we regret that only selected candidates will be notified