Senior/Staff Nurse

Job Description

Reports to the Nurse Manager and deputies her in her absence. Responsible for the administration and implementation of the Home's policies and procedures; supervise a team of care staff which include overseeing day-to-day nursing and related activities, ensuring quality nursing standards and proper clinical documentation.

• Assesses residents within 24 hours of admission
• Develops a nursing care plan and carry out nursing care based on care plan
• Assists in organising and coordinating activities directed at enhancing the quality of life of residents
• Accountable for the residents' personal hygiene, grooming and their activities of daily living
• Identifies and initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Prepares and maintains proper and accurate clinical documentation
• Ensures safe custody and keep proper records for Controlled Drugs and Poisons
• Sees to the proper administration of prescribed medications and treatment
• Makes professional judgement and decisions in rendering nursing care to the residents according to individual's needs
• Supervises the enrolled nurse, nursing aides and healthcare assistants in the delivery of nursing care based on the care plan so as to maintain adequate standard of nursing care
• Guides, educates and trains new staff
• Co-ordinates with other staff members and update them on changes in the residents' conditions and needs
• Co-ordinates with other departments such as housekeeping and maintenance to ensure a safe, clean and properly maintained environment
• Evaluates the resident's response to care interventions on a regular basis and recommends revision of care plans as necessary
• Keeps abreast with the latest developments in the care of the elderly by reading nursing literature, attending lectures and talks
• Perform shift duty and be on-call whenever necessary
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Job Requirement

• Possess Diploma or Degree in Nursing or its equivalent;
• Possess Post Basic or Advanced Diploma in nursing education will be an added advantage;
• Hold a valid registration with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB);
• Possess good clinical skills and knowledge