Staff Nurse (Tanjong Katong)

THYE HUA KWAN NURSING HOME LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

THYE HUA KWAN NURSING HOME LIMITED is seeking a caring Staff Nurse to join our dedicated team in Singapore. You will provide personalised, cost-effective nursing care to residents, following established policies and nursing standards, and collaborate with doctors and allied health professionals.

Responsibilities include admissions assessments, care plan implementation, medication administration, and contributing to staff training.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) with a valid practising certificate.
• Diploma or degree in Nursing.
• Experience in eldercare, community hospital or nursing home preferred.
• Good communication and team player.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised, cost-effective care to residents in line with established policies, procedures and nursing standards.
• Deliver skilled nursing care following approved standards of nursing practice.
• Carry out and supervise assessments of new admissions.
• Deliver care and nursing interventions as set out in each resident's care plan.
• Coordinate with doctors and multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
• Prepare staff rosters and daily assignments for the ward.
• Participate in training and quality audits.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Team player

Adaptability

Shift work

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Job description

We are looking for a caring and dedicated Staff Nurse to join our nursing home team. You will provide personalised, cost-effective care to our residents in line with established policies, procedures and nursing standards, working closely with doctors, allied health professionals and the wider care team.

• Deliver skilled nursing care that follows approved standards of nursing practice
• Carry out and supervise assessments of new admissions.
• Deliver care and nursing interventions as set out in each resident's care plan
• Evaluate how residents respond to care, and recommend changes to the care plan where needed
• Monitor residents' conditions and needs, and keep the care team updated on changes
• Prepare and give medications safely, and keep controlled drugs secure
• Work with residents' doctors and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Partner with Allied Health professionals to initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Prepare staff rosters and daily assignments for the ward
• Take part in training and developing nursing and care staff
• Handle emergencies promptly, act quickly to contain the situation, and escape to your supervisor when needed
• Work with the team to keep the nursing home safe and clean
• Take part in quality assurance activities and regular quality audits
• Help the Nurse Manager with staff performance appraisals
• Take on other duties assigned by the Nurse Manager, Senior Nurse Manager or Head (Nursing)

Requirements

• Diploma/ Degree in Nursing
• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) with a valid practising certificate
• Relevant years of nursing experience, ideally in eldercare, community hospital or nursing home settings
• Compassionate, patient and committed to residents' wellbeing
• Good communication skills and a team player
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays