Senior / Staff Nurse (SOC - Diabetes Clinic)

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Singapore seeks a Senior / Staff Nurse to provide high-quality patient care at the Diabetes Clinic. Role involves comprehensive patient assessment, tailored diabetes education, and collaboration with healthcare professionals for effective management. Candidates should have a nursing diploma, diabetes education certification preferred, and 2+ years of relevant experience. Join a supportive, family-oriented team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in chronic disease management.
• Experience in diabetes education is preferred.
• Proactive attitude and strong team spirit required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' dietary habits and social history for tailored counselling.
• Collaborate with Endocrinologists to create personalized care plans.
• Conduct patient education on insulin techniques and glucose monitoring.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Patient education

Education

Diploma in Nursing

State Registered Nurse Certificate

Specialist Diploma in Diabetes Education

Job description

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Job ID: 7783

Job Function: Nursing

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 (SOC- Diabetes Clinic to join us to provide high quality patient care.

Job Responsibilities:
The incumbent shall be responsible to:
• Assess patients' social history, lifestyle, and dietary habits to provide tailored counselling and help patients better understand and manage their diabetes.
• Collaborate closely with the Endocrinologist to develop personalized care plans for effective diabetes management.
• Conduct comprehensive patient education on insulin injection techniques, glucose monitoring (via glucometer or continuous glucose monitoring), review of glucose profiles, and other diabetes-related counseling in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Support the clinic's quality improvement initiatives to achieve better clinical and process outcomes.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer.

Job Requirements:
• Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse Certificate.
• Specialist Diploma in Diabetes Education or a Certified Diabetes Educator certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, with a focus on chronic disease management.
• Demonstrated experience in providing comprehensive health education to patients with diabetes.
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to deliver patient care in line with established protocols.
• Proactive attitude, strong team spirit, and professional maturity.

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.