Staff Nurse I

National Healthcare Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore seeks a registered nurse to provide structured patient education and support for chronic disease management. The ideal candidate has experience in mental health, strong communication skills, and is able to work closely with general practitioners. This role involves conducting health screenings and educating patients on proper medication administration. The position may require weekend work and travel within Singapore.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of working experience.
• Experience in mental health and chronic disease management is an advantage.
• Experience conducting health screenings and providing health education.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured nurse counseling and patient education on chronic disease management and health promotion.
• Assess patients’ social history and current lifestyle.
• Educate patients on insulin injections and usage of medical devices.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Proactive attitude and team spirit

Conversant in English and Mandarin

Education

Specialist Diploma in Diabetes Education/Gerontology or Advanced Diploma in Chronic Disease Management

Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board

Job description

Experience

• Minimum 4-5 years of working experience;
• Experience in mental health and chronic disease management will be an advantage;
• Has the experience conducting health screening and provide comprehensive health education to patients with chronic conditions;
• Has the ability to provide good clinical judgment, possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the delivery of patient care in line with established work instructions and protocols.

Special Attributes and Knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential;
• Passionate about making a difference in improving the health of the Singapore residents;
• Possess proactive attitude, team spirit and maturity;
• Meticulous and able to keep proper and timely documentation;
• Conversant in English and Mandarin. Ability to speak Malay, Tamil and other local dialects would be an advantage;
• Willing to travel to the northern and central parts of Singapore;
• Willing to work on Saturdays, when required.

Professional License (if any)

Practicing Certificate from the Singapore Nursing Board

Principal Responsibilities

• Work with the group of general practitioners (GPs) in the network to provide structured nurse counselling and patient education on chronic disease and mental health management and health promotion through face-to-face or virtual consultations;
• Assess patients’ social history, current lifestyle and dietary habits to help patients improve their well-being;
• Work closely with GPs in providing individualised care plans to patients to better manage their health;
• Educate patients on how to administer insulin injections, advise on the proper usage of inhalers, glucometer and home blood pressure machine;
• Conduct eye and foot screening with patient education to diabetic patients and perform spirometry test to diagnose patients with asthma or COPD;
• Work closely with the primary care coordinators in better integration and coordination of patient care with the various community / social partners.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Provide support to the admin team in tracking and monitoring of the clinical and outcome indicators for the clinics;
• Support the PCN in quality improvement projects to achieve better clinical and process outcomes;
• Work closely with the Primary Care Coordinators (PCC) on scheduling patients for ancillary services;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Reporting Officer.