Staff Nurse (Home Healthcare)

Ang Mo Kio-Thye Hua Kwan Hospital Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Singapore is looking for a qualified nurse to assist clients and caregivers through transitions in care. You will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing care plans, and providing health education. The ideal candidate must possess a nursing qualification and have experience in home care. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of clients and their families.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• At least 3 years of working experience in care-related roles.
• Experience in Home Care service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening referrals and client assessments.
• Develop individualised care plans in collaboration with caregivers.
• Monitor client conditions and perform periodic reviews.
• Conduct financial counselling and subsidy applications.
• Assist doctors during home visits.
• Conduct health education talks for seniors and caregivers.

Skills

Patient assessment

Financial counselling

Health education

Caregiver training

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Assist clients and their caregivers to achieve a seamless transition from the various stages of the care journey (e.g. Hospital to Home) by providing them with customer centric and holistic support services.

Responsibilities

• Conducts screening referrals and assessment of potential clients and the home environment.
• Develop and perform an “Individualised Care plan” (ICP) involving the caregivers / family members (if possible) for clients.
• Monitor clients’ conditions and conduct periodical review of clients’ ICP and conditions.
• Conduct financial counselling and provide advice on the application of government subsidies.
• Collects payments and issues receipts for service delivered.
• Manage hotline (on rotation).
• Assists Doctors during the home visits.
• Develop “Discharge Plan” for clients who do not require the service.
• Conduct health education and talks (To seniors and caregivers in the community)
• Assist caregivers in navigating the eldercare and caregiver landscape and refer the caregivers to the appropriate services.
• Conduct caregiver training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Experience in Home Care service is an advantage.