The posting
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 escalate 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



