Staff Nurse (SANH - Henderson)

ST ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a dedicated nurse to provide comprehensive care for residents at St. Andrew's Nursing Home. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or Degree in Nursing, at least 2 years of experience, and be registered with the Singapore Nursing Board. This role involves medication administration, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with nursing standards.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' of relevant nursing experience.
• Registered with Singapore Nursing Board.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified.

Responsibilities

• Comply with approved standards of nursing practices.
• Provide substantial and specialized nursing skills.
• Work with the multi-disciplinary team to care for residents.
• Ensure safe medication practice and supervise staff.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.

Skills

Nursing skills

Medication administration

Patient evaluations

Communication with multi-disciplinary team

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with approved standards of nursing practices
• Provide nursing services requiring substantial and specialised nursing skills
• Work closely with the resident’s doctor and multi-disciplinary team to provide care to the residents; updates on changes in the residents’ condition and needs
• Ensure care delivery and nursing interventions as outlined in the care plan
• Evaluate the resident’s response to care interventions and recommends revision of care plans as necessary
• Work with allied health professionals and/or initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Carry out and supervise assessments of all new admissions
• Prepare clinical documentation and ensure all documentations are current
• Prepare and administer medications to residents and comply with safe medication practices
• Supervise staff to ensure safe medication practice
• Responsible for the safe keeping of control drugs
• Participate in training and development of staff
• Work with Supervisor to conduct quality assurance activities to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care
• Deal with emergency that arises and ensure prompt actions to mitigate the situation. Escalate promptly to supervisor, where necessary

Job Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing or its equivalent
• At least 2 years' of relevant experience

Professional Licence

• Registered with Singapore Nursing Board
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified

Working Location

• St. Andrew's Nursing Home (Henderson) located at 303 Henderson Road, Singapore 108925
• Nearest MRT: Telok Blangah