Staff Nurse (Locum / Multiple-Location / Homecare) #CC

ANTARES MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Singapore is seeking a qualified nurse to coordinate patient care for the elderly in the community. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing patient education, and training nursing staff. Candidates must have a Diploma in Nursing, at least 2 years of nursing experience, and be comfortable traveling across Singapore. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on community health.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Comfortable traveling around Singapore is necessary.
• Holds a fully registered SNB and BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for elderly in the community.
• Assess and take comprehensive history of patients.
• Provide specialized patient education and caregiver training.
• Practice standard infection control precautions.
• Provide clinical guidance and training to junior staff.

Skills

Patient care management

Infection control practices

Patient education

Staff training

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Advance Diploma in Geriatrics

Job description

• You will plan, co-ordinate, integrate and facilitate care for elderly in the community. Conduct assessments and perform clinical procedures as required.
• Work alongside the Nurse Manager to provide on the job training and competency assessment for all care staff, nursing staff, care coordinators, etc.

Patient care management

• Assess and take comprehensive history of patients under her charge.
• Perform physical examination of patients under his/her charge.
• Develop and implement plan of care.
• Perform follow-up review of patients under his/her charge; coordinate and evaluate care using appropriate care plans.
• Perform procedures which are within the scope of duties.

Patient education

• Provide specialised patient education / caregiver training.
• Implement and coordinate individualised and group learning programmes with patients/caregivers.
• Evaluate effectiveness of patient education; perform health education and discharge teaching to patients/families/caregivers.
• Communicate treatment plan with patients/ families.

Infection control

• Practise standard precautions when in contact with patients.
• Assist in monitoring and upholding of infection control practices e.g. standard precautions and hand hygiene.
• Educate patients and relatives on infection control awareness and practice.

Staff training & development

• Provide clinical guidance and direction to Junior Enrolled Nurses, Nursing Aides and Care Associates in the delivery of patient care.
• Continuous professional development
• Maintain a high level of professional self-development through training, supervision, learning and research, linked to continuing registration requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing
• Holds a fully registered SNB ad BCLS
• At least 2 years' experience nursing experience
• Advance Diploma in Geriatrics, Medical-Surgical, Chronic Disease Management, Community Health preferred
• Knowledge in community care will be added advantage
• Must be comfortable to travel around Singapore

Interested applicants can submit your updated CV to [e-mail] [e-mail]

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