Staff Nurse

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore) invites a dedicated nurse to join our renal care team. You will participate in all aspects of patient care, perform fistula/central venous access procedures for haemodialysis, and follow doctor rounds to adjust care plans.

Education for patients and strict safety documentation are essential. Collaborate with nursing staff and the Nurse Manager to ensure high standards of care in a busy dialysis centre while maintaining clean, safe

Qualifications

• Must possess a Diploma in Nursing or related field.
• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Certified with BCLS + AED.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for renal patients.
• Communicate treatment plans with the team and Nurse Manager.
• Carry out needling of A-V fistula, A-V graft, or central venous catheter.
• Follow doctor rounds and adapt care to changes.
• Educate patients as needed.
• Ensure patient safety during dialysis and report incidents.
• Document patient data accurately and timely.
• Maintain safe and economical use of equipment and supplies.
• Keep dialysis centre clean and safe for all.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and nursing committees.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

You will be a part of our nursing team providing a high standard of nursing care to our renal patients.

Job Description:

• Actively participate in all aspects of patient care by responsible for the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care.
• Communicate effectively with all team members or Nurse Manager regarding the patients' treatment and care.
• Able to perform needling of A-V Fistula, A-V Graft, or through central venous catheter for initiating haemodialysis process.
• Follow doctor's round and act in the accordance with the changes made for the patients.
• Educate patients as and when necessary.
• Responsible for the safely of the patient while on dialysis, reporting all accidents and incidents and completing all relevant documentation.
• Keeping track of all data concerning patient care accurately documented and reported by staff.
• Ensure safe, effective and economical use of apparatus and to obtain optimal operational level and assess the usage and cost of pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
• Ensure that all supplies and equipment are available for use at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment writing the dialysis centre for patients, staff and public at all times.
• Participate in the development of any effective quality assurance program for the centre.
• Participate in nursing committee as assigned by Nurse Manager.
• Take responsibility assigned by Nurse Manager.
• Take an active role in participation of a smooth operation of the dialysis centre.
• Perform the duties delegated by Tzu Chi Foundation Management.
• Abide by the legal and statutory rules relating to nursing practice by Singapore Nursing Board.
• Maintain the Standard of Conduct in accordance with the Singapore Nursing Board Code of Conduct for Nurses.

Job Requirements:

• Must possess at least a Diploma in Nursing or any related field.
• Recognised Nursing qualification and registered with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Certified with valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) + AED.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work in a team.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.