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