Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality patient-centered care.
- Conduct training and support for caregivers at home.
- Administer medication and treatment as prescribed and agreed upon by physician.
- Provide emotional support and counselling to patients and their families where necessary.
- Educate patients and their caregivers on symptom management and disease progression.
- Plan, schedule and manage resources for effective home visits.
- Proficient in conducting initial, functional and cognitive assessments and others in accordance to MOH service guidelines.
- Coordinate, implement and review individualized care plans every 6 monthly.
- Document visits and encounters in accordance with organisational policies.
- Coaching and sharing of knowledge with fellow team mates.
- Provide administrative support to Home Care Service.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research projects assigned.
- Coordinate with internal and external care partners with involvement in patient care.
Requirements:
- Candidate must possess at least a Diploma/Degree in Nursing and valid registration with Singapore Nursing Board.
- Minimum 5 years’ of experience in General Medical, Surgical, and/or Geriatrics discipline.
- Clinical experience in Palliative or Community Care nursing with Specialist Diploma will be an added advantage.
- Competent and skillful in clinical tasks like insertion of NGT etc.
- A team player with initiative and an excellent service attitude. Able to collaborate effectively with team members and working towards common goals to provide high quality care to patients.
- With excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and accountable as part of a team.
- Willingness to work flexible hours with work travelling within Singapore.
