Senior Enrolled Nurse (Diabetic Mellitus Complication Screening Nurse)

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Diabetic Mellitus Complication Screening Nurse responsible for providing patient care according to established policies. The role includes assessing and planning screenings, providing education to patients and caregivers, and following up on screening results. Ideal candidates will possess strong assessment skills and a commitment to quality patient care, particularly for diabetic patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in diabetic patient care and management.
• Knowledge of diabetic foot and eye screening procedures.
• Ability to educate patients and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan diabetic foot/eye screenings.
• Provide referrals for abnormal findings.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diabetes management.

Skills

Patient care providing

Diabetic education

Assessment skills

Job description

Role

To be responsible in providing safe patient care according to established hospital policies and standards of practice as a Diabetic Mellitus (DM) Complication Screening Nurse.

Patient Population

Patients under the care of NUH Specialists for Diabetes who have not been screened and those who are due for Diabetes Foot /Eye screening.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

1. Assess, perform and plan diabetic foot / eye screening for the specified patient population.
2. Provide appropriate Escalation / referral of abnormal foot /eye findings.
3. Provide diabetes foot care education and management plan for patients and caregivers.
4. Track Doctor’s list to identify patients who are due for screening.
5. Schedule appointments on the day of technical visits or Doctor’s appointments.

Specific Competencies

• Staff to attend the training program provided in diabetes Clinic.
• Proficiency and completion of required log-book during training. (10 procedures each for foot and Eye)

Outpatient Settings

EN

Care of patient

• Pre & post education to patient about diabetic foot and eye screening.
• Assessment for diabetic foot neuropathy.
• Perform assessment for peripheral vascular disease.
• Perform visual acuity test.
• Perform Diabetic Retinal Photography.
• Follow up with screening results and escalate to doctor for Abnormal / Critical findings.