Staff Nurse (Hospice Care)

Metta Welfare Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate healthcare organization in Singapore is looking for a Staff Nurse to provide home-based palliative care. Responsibilities include conducting nursing assessments, developing care plans, and offering support to patients and families in their final journey. Ideal candidates are Registered Nurses with a warm, empathetic approach and a minimum of 3 years of experience. They will play a critical role in ensuring dignity and emotional support during end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with SNB qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience.
• Comfortable with independent home visits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and nursing assessments.
• Develop and manage individualised care plans.
• Educate caregivers on end-of-life care.

Skills

Palliative care

Empathy

Patient assessment

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Palliative Care certification

Job description

About Metta Hospice Care

Since 2000, Metta Hospice Care has served over 5,000 terminally ill patients across Singapore. As a member of the Singapore Hospice Council and Asia Pacific Hospice Network, we provide free, home-based palliative care focused on dignity, comfort, and holistic support for both patients and families.

What You’ll Do

As a Staff Nurse, you’ll bring holistic, person-centred nursing to patients’ homes—ensuring physical comfort, emotional support, and dignified end-of-life care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and palliative nursing assessments
• Develop and review individualised care plans to manage symptoms effectively
• Administer medications and adjust care based on doctor’s directions
• Educate and support caregivers in providing end-of-life care
• Coordinate referrals to inpatient hospices or community services
• Offer emotional and bereavement support to families
• Maintain accurate documentation; target minimum of 6 visits/day
• Support outreach and fundraising efforts when needed

What You Bring

• Registered Nurse with SNB (Diploma/Degree in Nursing)
• Palliative Care certification is a plus
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience (community/hospice preferred)
• Warm, empathetic, and professional — able to support families with sensitivity
• Comfortable with independent home visits

Why Join Us?
Bring comfort, care, and dignity to patients in their final journey — all from the warmth of their homes. Join a compassionate team making meaningful impact every day.