Staff Nurse (Healthcare Support)

Fei Yue Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Singapore seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and support clients with acute and chronic conditions. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in nursing, a current registration with the Singapore Nursing Board, and at least three years of clinical experience. Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability are required to work effectively in various home environments.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting or community/geriatric setting.
• Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and review care needs of clients and caregivers.
• Develop individualized care plans and monitor client's response.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in consultation with a doctor.

Skills

Nursing Assessment

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Home Care Management

Health Education

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Valid Practising Certificate

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Nursing Assessment, developing individual care plan, monitoring and evaluation

• Assess, monitor, review care needs of client and caregiver.
• Develop individualized care plan and identify types, duration and frequency of services.
• Monitor client's response to services and evaluate progress towards goals.
• Review client's care plan 6 monthly and whenever necessary.

Nursing intervention and treatment plan

• Schedule times to visit for follow-ups, and remain in contact with the client and / or family throughout the treatment process
• In carrying out the treatment plan the home care nurse is responsible for the following :
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in consultation with a doctor
• Perform nursing procedures such as wound care, tube change, medication management and initiate medical care interventions where necessary
• Provide psychological and spiritual support
• Provide health education for the client and his caregiver
• Provide caregiver’s training for the client’s caregiver
• Maintain updated case records of clients
• Supervises any delegated task to junior staff
• Coordinate referrals, provide health and social education

Other Duties

• Assist and support with administration processes and paperwork when needed
• Any other general duties as required

Requirements

Qualifications and Registrations:

• Possess a Diploma or Degree in Nursing.
• Must hold a valid Practising Certificate and be a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
• Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification
• Preferred : Advanced / Post-basic Diploma in a relevant field such as Geriatrics, Community Health, Chronic Disease Management, or Palliative Care.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting (e.g., medical / surgical ward) or community / geriatric setting is typically preferred.
• Experience in performing a range of technical nursing procedures independently.
• Familiarity with the Singapore Community Care sector and resources is an advantage.

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload of patients on home visits.
• Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking skills for assessment and intervention.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) to build rapport with patients, caregivers, and external partners.
• High level of adaptability and resilience to work in various home environments and handle unexpected situations.
• Proficiency in English and often a second language / dialect (e.g., Mandarin, Malay, or Tamil) to communicate effectively with the local elderly population.

If you are interested to join us, please apply via Fei Yue Career Portal .

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Tell employers what skills you have

Referrals

Wound Care

Health Education

Community Health

Treatment

Critical Thinking

Chronic Pain

Chronic Illness

Adaptability

Interventions

Palliative Care

Nursing

Disease Management

Nursing Care

Chronic disease management

Acute Care

Home Care