Senior/Staff Nurse

VANGUARD HEALTHCARE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Healthcare Pte. Ltd. is seeking a qualified nurse to analyse and evaluate nursing care plans for residents across multiple locations. You will coordinate with Enrolled Nurses to implement plans covering medication, hygiene, and activities.

You will mentor junior staff, participate in quality improvement activities, and educate families about residents' health. Flexibility for shift work and potential senior responsibilities are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing from a recognised institution.
• Post-basic/Advanced Diploma in Mental Health preferred or prior psychiatric experience.
• Strong communication and people engagement skills; local languages/dialects advantageous.
• Good organisational ability; able to form networks with stakeholders.
• Able to work shifts.
• Candidates with relevant nursing qualification but no experience will be considered.
• Senior position requires 7–8 years of experience, preferably in public healthcare or nursing home sector.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate nursing care plans provided for residents.
• Coordinate with Enrolled Nurses to implement care plans (medication, hygiene care, social and physical activities).
• Identify symptoms related to illnesses or decline in function and advocate early medical attention.
• Mentor and guide Enrolled Nurses, Nursing Aides/Assistants and Healthcare Assistants in their duties.
• Participate in quality improvement and assessment activities.
• Educate families on residents' health conditions and holistic care.
• Maintain documentation of residents’ cases and deputise Senior/Nurse Manager in their absence.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Senior/Nurse Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Shift work

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Post-basic/Advanced diploma in Mental Health

Job description

Work Location: Bukit Panjang / Woodlands / Bukit Batok

Providing quality care

• Work with Senior/Nurse Manager to analyse and evaluate nursing care plan provided for the residents.
• Co-ordinate with Enrolled Nurses to implement care plan such as medication, hygiene care, social and physical activities for the residents.
• Identify symptoms of residents that are related to illnesses and/or decline in functional and cognitive abilities and advocate early medical attention.

Training & Development

• Mentor and guide Enrolled Nurses, Nursing Aides/ Assistants and Healthcare Assistants in performing their functional duties.
• Participate in relevant quality improvement and assessment activities.

Administration and management

• Educate family members of residents on the residents’ health conditions and help them gain understanding on the holistic care provided.
• Ensure all documentation of residents’ case is maintained appropriately.
• Deputise Senior/Nurse Manger in his/her absence
• Any other duty as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Senior/Nurse Manager

Job Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing from an recognised institution as approved by Singapore Nursing Board
• Nurses with post basic/advance diploma in Mental Health or those with previous experience in psychiatric setting are welcome to apply.
• Demonstrate good communications and people engagement skills, preferably the use of local languages and dialects.
• Good organisation ability Able to form networks and strong linkages with stakeholders.
• Able to work shifts
• Candidates with the relevant nursing qualification without experience will be considered.
• For Senior position, at least 7 to 8 years of experience, preferably with experience in public healthcare or nursing home sector.
• Various locations available: Bukit Batok, Senja, Woodlands, Tampines, Pearl's Hill