Senior Nurse (Emergency)

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Senior / Staff Nurse (Emergency) to join their team. The role involves triaging patients and providing high-quality patient care in a busy emergency department. Candidates should have at least 1 year of inpatient experience and hold relevant nursing certifications. The work environment promotes teamwork and patient-centered care, emphasizing collaboration among healthcare staff.

Qualifications

• Registered with SNB.
• At least 1 year of inpatient ward experience as Staff Nurse.
• Experience assisting during physical examinations and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and determine priority of care.
• Perform focused patient assessment.
• Monitor patient assessments regularly and document care.

Skills

Patient care

Triage assessment

CPR assistance

Patient education

Education

Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse Certificate

Relevant Advanced Nursing Diploma

Job description

The Opportunity:

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

Job Responsibilities:

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

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must be registered with SNB
• Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse Certificate.
• At least 1 year of inpatient ward experience as Staff Nurse.
• 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.