The posting
Nurses (Dementia Day Care Centre)
About Us
My client a non-profit Dementia Centre was established to support seniors living with dementia through holistic, person-centred care that enables them to remain active and engaged within the community. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of therapists and care professionals, their nurses play a key role in enhancing the quality of life of our clients and supporting their caregivers.
Why Join Us
✓ 5-day work week
✓ Fixed working hours (8:00am to 5:00pm)
✓ No overnight shifts
✓ No on-call duties
✓ Meaningful community healthcare role
✓ Opportunity to specialize in dementia care
✓ Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Perform nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring of clients attending the Dementia Day Care Centre.
- Monitor vital signs, cognitive status, behavioural changes and overall well-being of clients.
- Administer medications and ensure medication safety and compliance.
- Attend to basic nursing procedures and first aid requirements when required.
- Escalate clinical concerns promptly and coordinate follow-up care with external healthcare providers.
Dementia Care & Behavioural Support
- Support persons living with dementia using person-centred care approaches.
- Observe, identify and document behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia.
- Implement strategies to manage challenging behaviours safely and compassionately.
- Promote clients' independence while ensuring safety and dignity.
Programme Participation
- Support and facilitate daily therapeutic, social, cognitive and recreational programmes.
- Encourage client engagement during activities designed to maintain cognitive and physical functioning.
- Collaborate closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants to achieve care goals.
Caregiver Engagement
- Build strong partnerships with family members and caregivers.
- Provide education and guidance on dementia care and daily management strategies.
- Communicate clients' progress, concerns and recommendations effectively.
Requirements
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) registration.
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for eldercare and community healthcare.
Preferred
- Experience in dementia care, geriatric nursing, community care, nursing homes, day rehabilitation centres or eldercare services.
- Certification or training in dementia care.
- Familiarity with person-centred care approaches.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a compassionate and patient-centred nurse who enjoys building meaningful relationships with seniors and their families. The successful candidate is passionate about dementia care, values holistic healthcare, and is keen to make a difference in the community setting.
Reg No. R1100672 EA: 99C3289



