Senior / Staff Nurse (Paediatric UCC)

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Hospital in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to oversee a range of patient care activities, including assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized care plans, and participation in physicians' rounds.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, documentation, education for patients and families, and leadership responsibilities in coordinating ward activities and precepting junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ biopsychosocial and cultural needs to formulate individualised care plans.
• Performs basic nursing care in supporting patient’s holistic care.
• Participates in managing complex clinical patient care plans and intervenes treatments plan as prescribed by physicians/ APNs.
• Participates actively in physicians’ round.
• Prepares and assists physicians with procedures performed on patient.
• Consistently applies ethical principles in decision-making and patient care.
• Evaluates and monitors patients’ progress according to the planned care to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of nursing observations, interventions and evaluations on recommended charts.
• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills, knowledge and critical thinking in the safe delivery of patient care.
• Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team to ensure continuity and optimal patient outcomes.
• Delivers safe and competent nursing care.
• Follows-up to ensure continuity of patient care and treatment plans.
• Displays compassion, a positive and caring attitude towards patients as well as to internal and external clients.
• Collaborates and co-operates with physicians and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of patient care and services.
• Provides relevant health education and training to patient/family to promote self-care and disease management.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using healthcare equipment, technology and information systems.
• Participates in cost-containment initiatives without compromising patient outcomes.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Precepts and coaches new/junior staff in their work as well as nursing students on<br/>posting
• Assumes the role of Staff Nurse in-charge/Deputy Nurse Manager
• Facilitates team dynamics and the smooth running of activities in the ward/dept.
• Manages complex patient care.
• Supports new initiates/lead changes implemented by the Nursing Administration.
• Demonstrates competency in all core competencies and unit specific programsimplemented by Nursing Administration.

Job description

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

• Assesses patients’ biopsychosocial and cultural needs to formulate individualised care plans.
• Performs basic nursing care in supporting patient’s holistic care.
• Participates in managing complex clinical patient care Plans and intervenes treatments plan as prescribed by physicians/ APNs.
• Participates actively in physicians’ round.
• Prepares and assists physicians with procedures performed on patient.
• Consistently applies ethical principles in decision-making and patient care.
• Evaluates and monitors patients’ progress according to the planned care to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of nursing observations, interventions and evaluations on recommended charts.
• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills, knowledge and critical thinking in the safe delivery of patient care.
• Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team to ensure continuity and optimal patient outcomes.
• Delivers safe and competent nursing care.
• Follows-up to ensure continuity of patient care and treatment plans.
• Displays compassion, a positive and caring attitude towards patients as well as to internal and external clients.
• Collaborates and co-operates with physicians and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of patient care and services.
• Provides relevant health education and training to patient/family to promote self-care and disease management.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using healthcare equipment, technology and information systems.
• Participates in cost-containment initiatives without compromising patient outcomes.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Precepts and coaches new/junior staff in their work as well as nursing students on
  posting
• Assumes the role of Staff Nurse in-charge/Deputy Nurse Manager
• Facilitates team dynamics and the smooth running of activities in the ward/dept.
• Manages complex patient care.
• Supports new initiates/lead changes implemented by the Nursing Administration.
• Demonstrates competency in all core competencies and unit specific programsimplemented by Nursing Administration.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

• Supervises and supports junior staff and students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Assumes Preceptor role to new joinee.
• Assumes Staff Nurse in-charge role during nursing officer absence.
• Manages team dynamics and ensures wardoperational efficiency.
• Lead in complex case discussion for challenging discharge planning.
• Participate in education, quality improvement, research and innovation intervention to enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Maintain and enhance evidence-based nursing and healthcare industry knowledge through continuous learning and professional education.
• Maintains and enhance evidence-based nursing and healthcare industry knowledge through continuous learning and professional education.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by Nursing Officers, Senior Nursing Officers, Assistant/Deputy Director (Nursing) and Chief Nurse.