Staff Nurse

Tzu Chi Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tzu Chi Foundation is seeking a dedicated dialysis nurse to join our renal care team in Singapore. You will provide high-standard nursing care to renal patients, participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating care, and collaborate with the Nurse Manager and multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.

The role includes performing AV fistula graft or catheter access for haemodialysis, adhering to doctor’s rounds, educating patients, and maintaining meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Diploma in Nursing or related field.
• Certified with valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) + AED.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for dialysis patients.
• Communicate treatment plans with the care team and Nurse Manager.
• Perform needling for AV fistula/graft or central venous catheter for haemodialysis.
• Follow doctors' rounds and implement changes in patient care.
• Educate patients as needed.
• Ensure patient safety during dialysis and document incidents.
• Maintain accurate patient care records.
• Ensure availability and proper use of dialysis apparatus and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe dialysis centre environment.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and nursing committees.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Nursing care

Patient education

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 patient’s 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.