Senior / Staff Nurse

Job Description

Clinical Care

Comply with approved standards of nursing practices

Provide nursing services requiring specialised nursed skills

Work closely with the resident’s doctor and multi-disciplinary team to provide care to the residents; update on changes in the residents’ conditions and needs

Develop care plan for each resident under her/his care and ensure care delivery and nursing interventions are as outlined in the care plan

Evaluate the resident’s response to care interventions and revise care plan as necessary

Collaborate with allied health professionals to initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures

Conduct and supervise assessments of all new admissions

Prepare residents’ medical records and ensure all documentations are up to date

Prepare and administer medications to residents, complying with safe medication practices

Supervise staff to ensure safe and quality resident care, and in compliance to standards

Is responsible for the safe keeping of control drugs

Deal with emergency and incident that arises and ensure prompt action to mitigate situation. Escalate promptly to supervisor, where necessary

Assist NM/ NC in the supervision, evaluation and disciplining of staff in her/ his team within scope of responsibility

Promote evidence-based practices on nursing care delivery

Assist in the plan and coordination of resident’s discharge back to the community

Quality

Coordinate teamwork in the day-to-day operation of the ward to deliver quality service to residents and families

Work with team to maintain a safe and clean ward environment

Work with NM/ NC to conduct quality assurance activities to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care

Ensure team members are familiar with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and all emergency protocols

Assist NM/ NC in quality assurance activities to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care, and implement action plan to close gaps identified or for improvements

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects

Assist NM/ NC to maintain systematic inventory control of assets and drugs to achieve optimal utilisation and safe storage

Training and Development

Participate in training and development of staff

Assist in regular and on-going assessment of nursing staff competencies to ensure achievement of targets set and/or expected competency levels

Ensure newly joined enrolled nurse, nursing aide, health care assistant and health attendant are oriented and inducted to provide safe care to residents

Assist the NM/ NC in identifying, planning and making decisions to meet training and developmental needs of nursing and ancillary staff

Administration

Utilise performance management and counselling skills effectively to motivate staff to perform at their optimal level and ensure care delivered is in compliance to standards of practice

Ensure the safe storage of all confidential files, records, documents; and that residents confidentiality is maintained at all times

Ensure that effective and cooperative working relationships are maintained within the Nursing Department and between internal and external customer groups

Maintain an inventory list of ward equipment and ensure regular preventive maintenance is carried out as needed

Plan roster and involve in manpower deployment when needed

Deputise NM/ NC in her absence

Job Requirements

3 years or more relevant nursing experience

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Minimum Diploma in Nursing or in related field

5 days work week, rotating off days

Only require to work morning or afternoon shift