Senior Staff Nurse

Methodist Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Singapore is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide independent clinical assessments and support to patients. Responsibilities include performing on-call duties and assisting in clinical audits. Candidates must have at least 5 years of nursing experience and 2 years in community healthcare, along with strong communication skills. Physical capability to carry 10kg luggage is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Nursing work exposure.
• Minimum 2 years of community health care work exposure.
• Ability to carry 10kg luggage bag.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent clinical assessment of patients.
• Perform on-call duties for patient support.
• Assist in clinical audits and guide junior staff nurses.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

Specialist/Advanced Diploma in Gerontology, Palliative Care or equivalent

Registered with Singapore Nursing Board

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Provide independent clinical assessment of patients and formulate individualized plans of care within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse and in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, referring appropriately for internal or external services as necessary.
2. Perform clinical procedures as required for patient care.
3. Perform on-call duties on a rostered basis to provide out of office hours phone call support to patients and escalating emergent cases to on-call doctor as necessary.

Other Indirect Clinical responsibilities

1. Assist Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager in duties including but not limited to nursing consumables inventory, controlled drug storage/tracking and guiding junior staff nurses in performing their duties.

Competency Development and Training

1. Completion of required competency training within the stipulated time frame.
2. Track learning hours and proactively look out for learning opportunities to meet development requirements.
3. Assist Nurse Clinician/Assistant Nurse Clinician in duties of clinical audits and clinical supervisions and guiding of junior staff nurses in performing their duties periodically.

Quality Improvement

1. Proactively participate in QI and audit projects undertaken by the HC/HH team, taking up the role of assistant project manager if necessary.

Any other tasks that may arise as part of MWS HC/HH service requirements.

Job Requirements

• Registered with Singapore Nursing Board
• Minimum 5 years of Nursing work exposure and minimum 2 years of community health care work exposure
• Specialist/Advanced Diploma in Gerontology, Palliative Care or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to carry 10kg luggage bag
• Good verbal and written communication skills