Staff Nurse I (NUHS@Home)*(5673)

National University Health System; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a competent NUHS@Home nurse to deliver nursing care to patients in their homes. The role involves assessing needs, planning care, supervising junior staff, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates must possess a nursing diploma and at least one year of clinical experience, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered with Singapore Nursing Board.
• At least 1 year of post-registration clinical experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ needs and plans care accordingly.
• Provides clinical supervision and training to junior staff.
• Ensures continuity of patient care and collaborates with healthcare teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Diploma / Degree in Nursing

Job description

The NUHS@Home nurse provides nursing care to patients who require acute medical treatment but who are able to be cared for in their homes rather than in a hospital. The nurse works in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and their families on self-care techniques.

The NUHS@Home nurse is competent in performing care assessment and planning, and in the management of patients with identified care needs. S/He provides clinical supervision, precepts the junior nurses and contributes to NUHS@Home nursing training.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

• Assesses patients’ needs on admission and daily throughout their hospital stay at home

• Plans and implements care according to the assessed need

• Evaluates and monitors patients’ progress according to planned care

• Documents care given and monitors outcomes on the established charts and forms

• Carries out treatments and investigations as prescribed by physicians

• Communicates and discusses patients’ progress and response to treatment with physicians, nursing and allied health colleagues involved in the patient care

• Follows-up to ensure continuity of patient care and treatment plans

• Delivers safe and competent nursing care

• Participates actively in physicians’ rounds

• Prepares and assists physicians with procedures done on patients

• Collaborates and co-operates with physicians and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of patient care and services

• Demonstrates clinical skills, knowledge and critical thinking in the delivery of patient care

• Displays compassion, a positive and caring attitude towards patients as well as to internal and external clients

• Provides patient/family information and education on disease prevention, health education and rehabilitation techniques

• Demonstrates proper use and care of equipment

• Demonstrates proper and economical usage of consumables and supplies

• Work as a team in delivering care and interacting with healthcare team

• Participates/involves in improving care and processes

• Facilitate transition of care coordination within and between teams

• Maintain a conducive environment for safe patient care and workplace safety

• Use informatics, innovation and technology to manage nursing productivity and resource

• Maintains a clean and safe working environment

• Supervises and guides new/junior staff in their work as well as nursing students on posting

• Assumes the role as Nurse in-charge

• Demonstrates competency in all core competencies and unit specific programs implemented by Nursing Administration

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

• Participates in clinical and service quality activities as well as research study

• Demonstrates awareness of current nursing and health care practices

• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by Nursing Officers, Senior Nursing Officers, Assistant/Deputy Director (Nursing) and Chief Nurse

Job Specification/Requirements

• Possess Diploma / Degree in Nursing and must be registered with Singapore Nursing Board

• At least 1 year of post-registration clinical experience as Staff Nurse II

• Ability to work independently and as a team

• Strong organisational, coordination, interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and public holidays