Senior / Staff Nurse (Oncology/Geriatrics/Gerontology/Palliative)

CADMUS RESOURCES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Senior/Staff Nurse for Oncology, Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative care. The role involves delivering patient-centric care, ensuring safety and compliance with nursing standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should be prepared for shift work. Competitive remuneration and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Deliver patient-centric and compassionate care according to patients' needs.
• Ensure nursing care services rendered are safe, competent, and individualized.
• Maintain proper documentation of patients' conditions and compliance with the Singapore Nursing Board's standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure nursing care services rendered are safe, competent, and individualized.
• Communicate and build rapport with patients and their families.
• Facilitate and participate in Multidisciplinary Team meetings.
• Maintain documentation and infection control standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings for coordinated care.
• Administer medications and perform wound care as required.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Job description

Senior / Staff Nurse (Oncology/Geriatrics/Gerontology/Palliative)

Job Openings Senior / Staff Nurse (Oncology/Geriatrics/Gerontology/Palliative)

About the job Senior / Staff Nurse (Oncology/Geriatrics/Gerontology/Palliative)

• Healthcare Provider of Hospice Services
• North-East Location
• Collaborative Working Environment

Reporting to the Nurse Manager / Nurse Clinician, you will be responsible for delivering patient-centric and compassionate care according to patients needs and condition.

Responsibilities for Inpatient role:

• Ensure nursing care services rendered are safe, competent and individualised. Uphold nursing standards in documentation, treatment, patient monitoring and infection control.
• Allocate equipment as necessary to assure adequacy of resources to meet care requirements.
• Communicate and build rapport with patients and their families or caregivers.
• Coordinate the care of patient through an advising physician, provide direct patient care, evaluate patients conditions, and serve as the liaison between families and physicians.
• Facilitate and participate in Multidisciplinary Team meeting to provide smooth delivery of patient care and services.
• Observe organisation and legal requirements regarding storage and control of drugs and medical supplies.
• Keep active measures to ensure the safety of patients and report all incidents to Nurse Manager / Nurse Clinician.
• Maintain proper documentation of patients condition and accurate collation of data (record of referral / enquiry / attendances).
• Monitor, reassess and evaluate patients condition in implementing care plan for the patient and support family members to cope with patients advanced illness.
• Perform nursing care such as medication administration and wound dressing as required.
• Follow up to ensure continuity of patient care and treatment plans.
• Observe the proper use / care of the equipment and economical use of consumables and supplies.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion in matters involving patient care.
• Maintain a conducive and safe patient care environment.
• Fulfil the role of buddy by mentoring junior staff for performance excellence and career development.
• Enforce compliance with the Singapore Nursing Board's Standards of Practice for Nurses and Midwives, and the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Undertake to keep oneself well informed of the updated industry guidelines and develop new skills that are necessary for the job.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation at all times.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvements in own work area on regular basis.
• Any other duties as and when assigned.

Inpatient Working Hour: 3 Shift Duty (7am-4pm / 1pm-10pm / 9pm-7.30am)