Staff Nurse

ECON Healthcare (Asia) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a qualified Clinical Nurse to ensure the highest standards of clinical quality and supervision for residents. The role includes managing nursing care, supervising staff, and planning activities for residents. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant nursing degree, valid nursing license, and experience in geriatric care settings. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an elderly care environment.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license from Singapore Nursing Board.
• 2-3 years of post-registration experience preferred.
• Experience in geriatric care settings is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent clinical and service quality for residents.
• Supervise nursing staff and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage daily activities and documentation for residents.

Skills

Geriatric care

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Education

Degree or Advanced Diploma in Nursing

State Registered Nurse certification

Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Clinical Nursing Quality and Safety

• Provide a consistent and excellent clinical and service quality to residents and sponsors

• Responsible for the clinical quality of all residents guided by the set 4 Zeros clinical indicators – Zero Falls, Zero Medication Errors, Zero Nursing Home Acquired Pressure Ulcers and Zero Nursing Home acquired infection

Clinical Care

• Responsible for the safe delivery of care and clinical decisions to all residents

• Render clinical care and nursing procedures including proper assessment of residents, administration of medications, injections, perform complex wound dressings and monitoring of vital signs

• Responsible for the ordering, packing and preparation of the daily medications for all the residents

• Responsible for the accurate and complete nursing documentation for residents to meet the requirements of the Ministry of Health

Clinical Supervision

• Assist in providing adequate supervision of all staff in carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with the Enhanced Nursing Home Standards (ENHS) guidelines, protocols and standards operating procedures (SOPs)

• Provide clinical supervision to all newly recruited staff nurses, enrolled nurses and other junior staff ensuring that they carry out their duties in accordance to the SOPs

Residents’ Activities

• Plan and carry out the daily activities for the residents and maintain an accurate log-book

• Assist the Physiotherapist/Therapist Assistant in their rehabilitation program for the residents and encourage residents’ participation

Resource Management

• Assist in proper management of food costs by cutting wastes and monitor the efficient use of consumables, supplies, dressing materials and diapers accordingly

• Maintain and upkeep a proper inventory control with regular inspection

Medical Matters

• Work closely with the Medical Doctor in reviewing treatment and management of residents’ condition

Feedback Management

• Assist in any investigation and resolve all feedback and complaints received from the respective centres.

Other Duties

• Assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by Senior Nurse Manager/ Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager/Senior Staff Nurses (SNM/NM/ANM/SSN).

• Act as a liaison person with the respective hospitals, resident’s sponsors on the daily medical appointment.

• Assist in provision of holistic cleanliness of resident care area.

• Deputise for SCM/SNM/CM/NM/ACM/ANM/SSN in her absence.

• Maintain an accurate log book on daily activities in the centre

• Maintain good communication skills with residents and sponsors.

Requirements

• Locally Trained: Degree or Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Nursing with valid licence from SNB will be an added advantage

• Foreign Trained: Degree or Diploma in Nursing with Board Pass (Professional Regulation Council).

• State Registered Nurse with valid practicing license issued by the Singapore Nursing Board.

• Valid certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

• At least 2-3 years of post-registration experience, with exposure to geriatric care settings will be an added advantage.