Staff Nurse

NTUC Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in Singapore is seeking a Staff Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care to residents in the nursing home. The role involves supervising and training junior staff, as well as coordinating care and communicating effectively with healthcare professionals. Candidates must hold a Diploma/Degree in Nursing, and have a valid practicing certificate, along with experience in a nursing home or geriatric ward. The position requires shift work including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have clinical judgement and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in nursing home or geriatric ward preferred.
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents in the nursing home.
• Supervise, train, and develop subordinate staff.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Diploma / Degree in Nursing

Valid Practicing certificate issued by the SNB

Valid BCLs certification

Job description

About Us

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is an NTUC social enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and affordable health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on more than four decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest senior day care, nursing home and home personal care providers in Singapore. It also offers other services for seniors such as an active ageing hub, senior activity centres, community support for vulnerable seniors, and a sheltered / senior group home. In addition, it runs a chain of dental clinics, and a family medicine clinic

Job Description

The Staff Nurse plays a central role in providing nursing care to residents in the nursing home. You will be responsible for supervision, training and development of subordinates and actively participate in quality improvement efforts. Other duties includes preparation and assisting in clinical task, documentation, records co-ordination and updates on changes in residents' conditions and needs.

• Utilize clinical judgement, critical thinking and evidence based care (research based) in the delivery of resident care
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated and holistic care
• Coordinate continuity of care throughout hospitalization and transition to home/community
• Act as a liaison between residents, care givers and multi-discipline healthcare professionals and communicate effectively on the care plan and discharge planning
• Provide clinical guidance and direction to junior nurses (EN, HCA, CA & Therapy Assistant)
• Contribute In-service Education program

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Nursing
• Valid Practicing certificate issued by the SNB
• Valid BCLs certification
• Preferably Registered Nurse with 2-3 years in nursing home / Geriatric ward
• 3 Shift including weekends and Public Holidays