Senior Staff Nurse (Inpatient)

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.