Staff Nurse (Inpatient)*(7972) - Alexandra Hospital

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide personalized care in alignment with hospital standards. The role involves patient assessments, planning and implementing care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure effective treatment. Applicants should hold a Nursing Diploma or Degree and be registered with the Singapore Nursing Board.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse approved by Singapore Nursing Board.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Compassionate, positive, and caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs on admission and daily.
• Plans and implements care according to needs.
• Documents care and monitors outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Diploma in Nursing or Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The incumbent will be responsible to provide personalized, specialised and cost-effective care to the patients in accordance to established hospital policies and procedures, standards of nursing care and practices.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibility

• Assesses patients’ needs on admission and daily throughout their hospital stay
• Plans and implements care according to the assessed needs
• 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
• Ensures continuity of patient care and treatment plans through follow-ups
• 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
• 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
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment

Secondary Responsibility

• Supervises and guides new/junior staff in their work as well as nursing students on posting
• Participates in clinical and service quality activities
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by Unit Nurse Leader

Requirements

• Registered Nurse approved by Singapore Nursing Board
• Diploma in Nursing or Degree in Nursing from recognized training institution as approved by the Singapore Nursing Board
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word/Excel
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate, positive and caring natur