Enrolled Nurse (ECT)

Position : Enrolled nurse

Department : ECT

Room

Job

Description : The Enrolled Nurse

is responsible for providing basic care, promoting a therapeutic

environment and assisting the multidisciplinary team in the

delivery of care for patients under the direction and guidance of

the Nurse Clinician and Registered

Nurses.

Job

Responsibilities : Demonstrate

understanding, knowledge, accountability, and responsibility of the

legal obligations for nursing practice.

Maintain clear, accurate and legible documentation and

records.

Demonstrate responsibility and

accountability for delegated care within scope of practice and

level of competence.

Maintain confidentiality

and respect patient's right to dignity, autonomy, and access to

information.

Escalate and discuss ethical

issues and concerns with RN.

Respect the

values, customs, spiritual beliefs and practices of individuals and

groups.

Perform treatment and

attends to other medical orders according to hospital

policy.

Accompanies patients to other

departments for treatment / admission

Performs

simple dressing, venipuncture, Electrocardiogram(ECG), oral /

Nasopharyngeal swabbing and other nursing procedures when

required

Demonstrates competence in skills,

knowledge, and attitude in the care of vulnerable patients,

patients undergoing Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or

clinics.

Performs close monitoring of patients

undergoing pre ECT, during ECT procedure and post ECT

procedure.

Conducts Patient / Family Education

and prepares patient physically and mentally prior to receiving any

procedure and treatment in ECT or clinics.

Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of Neurostimulation

Service after each ECT session

Demonstrates

competence in skills in performing Patient Family Education and

discharging patient after ECT treatment

Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of Neurostimulation

Service after each ECT session

Practices

strict infection control standards in the delivery of patient

care

Participates in the

implementation of treatment plan and nursing care

plan

Observes, checks, monitors and

records vital signs of patients, and reports any changes or

pertinent information to the Registered Nurse

Involves in the periodic review of effectiveness of

intervention, including patient's responses to

medication.

Assists in making arrangements

with patient's family for review

Carries out

result management doctors' order, notifies family and send OPS

referral to patient with supervision of Registered

Nurse.

Notifies patient / caregiver on patient

follow up appointment to other RH SOCs

Facilitates the triage process of ADHD referrals, email

ADHD triage form to Doctor in charge and notifies patient of their

appointments and consultation charges.

Practices strict infection control standards in the

delivery of patient care.

Requirements :

Educational and Professional

Requirements

Enrolled

Nursing Certificate / National Certificate in Nursing /

Midwifery

Enrolled with the Singapore Nursing

Board

About

IMH :

The Institute of Mental

Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier

2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical

Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50

inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a

pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health

professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and

collaborations with local academic institutions.