Staff Nurse

Job Description & Requirements

Responsibilities:

· Prepare and administer medication to residents

· Provide medical care and carry out nursing procedures to the residents including changing dressing, applying eye drops, serving supplements to residents

· Observe and monitor residents for condition including skin infection, sores, infection, bowel problems, loss of appetite, and report to doctors whenever necessary

· Supervise enrolled nurses, nursing aids, patient care assistants and health attendants in their work to ensure compliance with nursing and work procedures

· Assist in monitoring residents' rehabilitation program and activities are planned and scheduled accordingly

· Assist in doctor's round

· Ensure timely update of all nursing records and reports, especially before passing on to the next shift

· Ensure dispensary, medicine cupboard and fridge are tidy, and medication are still within validity dates

· Responsible for supplies & consumables and check for expiring dates

· Ensure weekly routine e.g. taking BP and weights of residents are properly done

· Make quick rounds to ensure residents are well and safe

· Ensure safety of residents at all times, especially high risk residents

· Assist residents with their personal needs including toileting, mobility, and personal hygiene

· Ensure tube feeding residents are fed according to schedule

· Assist in sending residents to hospital for checkup, attend to new admissions and discharge, if any

· Attend to queries from resident's family or relative

· Ensure compliance to workplace hygiene and safety

Requirements:

· Diploma or Degree in Nursing

· Preferably with a Advance Diploma in Geriatric Nursing

· Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board

· Preferably with 1-2 years of relevant work experience