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Staff Nurse (Home Care)

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.