Senior / Staff Nurse (Emergency)*

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Senior/Staff Nurse for their Emergency Department. This role emphasizes high-quality patient care, requiring a proactive approach to triage and patient assessment. You will work collaboratively with clinicians, ensuring that patients receive timely and effective treatment. The organization values its staff and fosters a supportive environment, making it a great place for professionals to thrive. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and want to be part of a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered with SNB and holds a Diploma in Nursing.
• At least 1 year of inpatient ward experience as Staff Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and determine care priority based on needs.
• Assist clinicians during examinations and treatments.
• Monitor patients and document care accordingly.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Triage Skills

Emergency Care

Patient Education

CPR

Education

Diploma in Nursing

State Registered Nurse Certificate

Advanced Nursing Diploma

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 Senior / Staff Nurse (Emergency) (Full / Part-time) to join us to provide high quality patient care.

Job Responsibilities:

The incumbent shall be responsible to:

1. Triage each patient and determine priority of care based on assessment of physical, psychological and social needs.
2. 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.
3. Provide safe, patient education care whilst observing patient comfort.
4. Monitor patient assessments at regular/ frequent intervals and document care and assessments accordingly.
5. Assist clinicians during physical examinations, diagnostic testing and treatments of patients.
6. Initiate corrective action timely when patient’s condition or information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
7. Assist with CPR and other emergency treatment and stabilise patients’ condition in collaboration with the physician.
8. Keep patient and the next of kin (NOK) informed of care/treatment at appropriate stages of stay in the ED.
9. Liaise with other units as appropriate if patient is for admission and require further treatment etc.
10. Accompany critically ill or emergency patients to other hospitals.

Job Requirements:

1. Candidate must be registered with SNB
2. Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse Certificate.
3. At least 1 year of inpatient ward experience as Staff Nurse.
4. Relevant Advanced Nursing Diploma or equivalent is preferred for candidate applying for Senior Staff Nurse position.

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.