Senior Home-Based Care Nurse & Mentor

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

NUHS@Home in Singapore seeks a registered nurse to provide home-based care to patients who require acute medical treatment but can be treated at home. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other professionals to develop care plans and educate patients and families on self-care.

The role focuses on care assessment, planning, supervision of junior nurses, and nursing training within NUHS@Home. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in nursing and registration with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Minimum 3–5 years of post-registration clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments and procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Communicate with physicians, other healthcare professionals, patients and families regarding patient care.
• Educate patients and families on self-care techniques and disease management.
• Ensure patient safety and infection control measures are maintained.
• Document patient care and progress in electronic medical records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards of nursing practice.
• Utilise technology in care delivery.
• Participate in research or quality activities.
• Demonstrate awareness of current nursing and health care practices.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Job description

NUHS@Home in Singapore seeks a registered nurse to provide home-based care to patients who require acute medical treatment but can be treated at home. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other professionals to develop care plans and educate patients and families on self-care.

The role focuses on care assessment, planning, supervision of junior nurses, and nursing training within NUHS@Home. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays is required.