Staff Nurse [Psychiatric Ward] - WCAN

WECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wecruit Pte Ltd is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Psychiatric Ward to provide safe, compassionate mental health care and support to patients and families in a dynamic hospital environment.

The role requires Nursing Diploma or Degree with SNB licence; an Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health) is an advantage. Applicants should be able to rotate 3-shift schedules and work collaboratively with the care team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing with a valid SNB licence.
• Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health) is an advantage.
• Previous experience in an acute care hospital, particularly in a psychiatric or mental health setting, is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage patients empathetically.
• Able to remain calm and professional in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Passionate about developing a career in mental health nursing.
• Able to work rotating 3-shift schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care based on patients' clinical needs, medical instructions, and hospital policies.
• Deliver safe, compassionate, and patient-centred mental health nursing care.
• Provide health education, guidance, and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards, hospital policies, infection prevention, and patient safety practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation and promptly communicate patients' condition, treatment, and progress to the Nurse Manager, Senior Nurse Manager, and attending doctor.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and supportive care environment.
• Guide and support junior nursing staff and newly joined nurses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health)

Job description

Responsibilities for Staff Nurse [Psychiatric Ward]

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care based on patients' clinical needs, medical instructions, and hospital policies.
• Deliver safe, compassionate, and patient-centred mental health nursing care.
• Provide health education, guidance, and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards, hospital policies, infection prevention, and patient safety practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation and promptly communicate patients' condition, treatment, and progress to the Nurse Manager, Senior Nurse Manager, and attending doctor.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and supportive care environment.
• Guide and support junior nursing staff and newly joined nurses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Staff Nurse [Psychiatric Ward]

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing with a valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) licence.
• Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health) is an advantage.
• Previous experience in an acute care hospital, particularly in a psychiatric or mental health setting, is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage patients empathetically.
• Able to remain calm and professional in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Passionate about developing a career in mental health nursing.
• Able to work rotating 3-shift schedules.

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Wecruit Pte Ltd
EA License No: 20C0270
EA Personnel: Nyon Hock Sen (Aden)
EA Personnel Reg No: R24124070