Staff Nurse (Inpatient)

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Nurse Manager / Nurse Clinician, you will be responsible for delivering patient-centric and compassionate care according to patients’ needs and conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure nursing care services rendered are safe, competent and individualised. Uphold nursing standards in documentation, treatment, patient monitoring and infection control.
• Allocate equipment as necessary to assure adequacy of resources to meet care requirements.
• Communicate and build rapport with patients and their families or caregivers.
• Coordinate the care of patients through an advising physician, provide direct patient care, evaluate patients’ conditions, and serve as the liaison between families and physicians.
• Facilitate and participate in Multidisciplinary Team meetings to provide smooth delivery of patient care and services.
• Observe organisation and legal requirements regarding storage and control of drugs and medical supplies.
• Keep active measures to ensure the safety of patients and report all incidents to the Nurse Manager / Nurse Clinician.
• Maintain proper documentation of patients’ condition and accurate collation of data (record of referral/enquiry/attendances).
• Monitor, reassess and evaluate the patient’s condition in implementing a care plan for the patient and support family members to cope with the patient’s advanced illness.
• Perform nursing care such as medication administration and wound dressing as required.
• Follow up to ensure continuity of patient care and treatment plans.
• Observe the proper use / care of the equipment and economical use of consumables and supplies.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion in matters involving patient care.
• Maintain a conducive and safe patient care environment.
• Fulfil the role of buddy by mentoring junior staff for performance excellence and career development.
• Enforce compliance with the Singapore Nursing Board's Standards of Practice for Nurses and Midwives, and the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Undertake to keep oneself well informed of the updated industry guidelines and develop new skills that are necessary for the job.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation at all times.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvements in own work area on regular basis.
• Any other duties as and when assigned.

Requirements:

• At least a Diploma in Nursing from the local Polytechnic and registered with Singapore Nursing Board. Post-registration experience in a hospital or hospice setting is preferred.
• Knowledge in IT and systems.
• Passion to serve and provide excellent customer service to various stakeholders.
• Meticulous and accurate.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willing to contribute as an effective team player.
• Able to perform under pressure.

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