Senior Staff Nurse, 24-Hour Medical Urgency Clinic

FARRER PARK HOSPITAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Singapore seeks a dedicated nurse to provide high-quality patient care through management and assessment. Applicants should possess a Degree or Diploma in Nursing and have at least 1 year of relevant experience. The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to perform triage. Join a team committed to improving patient outcomes and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree/Diploma in Nursing.
• Advanced Diploma or Post-basic qualification in Emergency Nursing is advantageous.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a tertiary hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care to patients through care management.
• Initiate nursing interventions and organizational guidelines.
• Perform triage according to Singapore Patient Acuity Category Scale.

Skills

Patient care management

Triage and patient assessment

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree/Diploma in Nursing

Advanced Diploma in Emergency Nursing

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of care to patients through care management, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet the needs of the patients.
• To initiate appropriate nursing interventions and organizational guidelines (e.g. first aid and emergency interventions) to improve patient outcomes and secure the safety of patients and staff of the department.
• To perform triage according to Singapore 4-points Patient Acuity Category Scale (PACs) and determine the clinical urgency of the patient.
• To participate in action plans for the unit to enhance and maximize employee engagement and performance.
• To participate in departmental/hospital projects relating to quality improvement and others.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree / Diploma in Nursing.
• Advanced Diploma or Post-basic qualification in Emergency Nursing or equivalent will have an added advantage.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a tertiary hospital.
• A meticulous and analytical team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to perform rotating shifts.