Senior / Enrolled Nurse

Jurong Community Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking dedicated Enrolled and Staff Nurses to provide high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assisting RNs, performing clinical procedures, and educating patients. Candidates should hold relevant nursing certifications and have at least one year of nursing experience. Join a collaborative environment that values every staff member's contributions, focusing on delivering exceptional care to patients.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support for professional development

Collaborative working atmosphere

Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled with SNB.
• Relevant Advanced Nursing Diploma preferred for Senior Staff Nurse position.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Enrolled Nurse or Staff Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Support RNs in patient care coordination.
• Assist in bedside procedures and treatments.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team for patient safety.
• Administer medications and ensure infection control.

Skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Clinical procedures

Education

Diploma in Nursing

State Registered Nurse Certificate

NITEC in Nursing

State Enrolled Nurse Certificate

Job description

At JurongHealth Campus, we believe that our patients are the focus of our work and we render the best care and service to them. We are changing the face of public healthcare and carving out new paths to improve our processes and services. We value our team’s contributions and ensure that our staff are competitively rewarded and supported.

Join us, where we place the value of every staff member and the care of every patient at the centre of all we do.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for Enrolled & Staff Nurses to join us for various disciplines to provide high quality patient care.

Job Responsibilities:

Enrolled Nurse

• Support Registered Nurses (RNs) in the coordination of care of patients
• Assist physicians and RNs in bedside procedures and treatment
• Communicate effectively and maintain collaborative relationship with the multidisciplinary healthcare team members
• Provide patient education to patients, Next of Kin (NOK) and caregivers on self-care management
• Attend to and assist RNs in patient resuscitation or medical emergencies
• Support clinical supervision of new enrolled nurses, support care staff and coaching of nursing students in the delivery of nursing care
• Identify common causes of patient safety incidents and work with the supervisor and senior nurses in carrying out quality improvement activities
• Be a team player and participate in clinical audits as required

Staff Nurse

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients in the appropriate discipline under the direction of the Nurse Clinician in the individual units
• Provide high quality patient care in various disciplines by performing clinical procedures that will meet the patients’ immediate physical and emotional needs
• Provide clinical support to the Respiratory services through counseling of Asthma, COPD patients and their families with regard to the diagnosis, treatment and expected outcomes
• Empower and educate patients towards self-care for Respiratory conditions through patient education and tools.
• To provide advice and assistance to Asthma / COPD patients via telephone follow up to assess their progress and address any related issues
• Prime dialyser and bloodlines
• Records patient’s medical information and vital signs
• Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish
• Administer prescribed medications and blood products during and after dialysis
• Cannulates dialysis access
• Ensure staff practices in relation to hospital infection control protocols and to correct any non‑conforming practices by reinforcing good clinical practices while on daily ward rounds.
• Work alongside the clinicians and assist with clinical procedures that will meet critically ill patients’ health needs and care demands.
• Collaborate and discuss with the multidisciplinary team on the desired health outcomes that can be achieved for critically ill patients.
• Provide and observe the safe management of advanced forms of respiratory support, invasive monitoring and drug infusions.
• Work alongside the surgeons providing instruments, needles, swabs and other materials as required, and being able to anticipate their needs.
• Prepare the operating room for surgery by procuring appropriate equipment, supplies, consumables and infusions required for the procedure.
• Check all equipment prior to surgery to confirm smooth and proper functioning.
• Handle and operate equipment to be used on patients competently.
• Ensure safety of surgical instruments, equipment and consumables used during the procedure.
• Triage each patient and determine priority of care based on assessment of physical, psychological and social needs.
• Perform focused patient assessment of chief complaint, medical history and medications to ascertain history and medical condition in a timely manner and according to established triage guidelines.
• Assist with CPR and other emergency treatment and stabilise patients’ condition in collaboration with the physician

Job Requirements:

Enrolled Nurse

• Candidate must be enrolled with SNB
• NITEC in Nursing or State Enrolled Nurse Certificate
• At least 1 year of experience as Enrolled Nurse in relevant discipline

Staff Nurse

• 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
• At least 1 year of experience as Staff Nurse.
• Candidate must be registered with SNB

About us:

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) and Jurong Community Hospital (JCH), collectively known as JurongHealth Campus, are members of the National University Health System (NUHS). We centre our culture and mission around our patients and design our processes to bring satisfaction to our patients and their caregivers. Our staff enjoy an open, collaborative and fun working atmosphere that enables each individual to perform and maximise potential. We take pride in treating our staff as one big JurongHealth Campus family, where everyone works together in a passionate and supportive environment.

If you believe in our purpose of delivering “Incredible Care & Health, Together”, reach out to us today.