Staff Nurse

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Comply with approved standards of nursing practices. • Provide nursing services requiring substantial and specialised nursing skills. • Work closely with the resident’s doctor and the multi-disciplinary team to provide care to the residents; update on changes in the residents' conditions and needs. • Ensure care delivery and nursing interventions as outlined in the care plan. • Evaluate the resident’s response to care interventions on a regular basis and recommend revision of care plans as necessary. • Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. • Carry out and supervise assessments of all new admissions. • Prepare clinical documentation and ensure all documentations are accurate. • Prepare and administer medications to residents. Supervise staff to ensure safe medication practices. • Responsible for the safe keeping of controlled drugs. • Educate and train the junior care staff. • Work with Supervisor to conduct quality assurance activities to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care. • Deal with any emergency that arises and ensures prompt actions to mitigate the situation. Escalate promptly to supervisor, where necessary. • Guide care staff in coordinating visits for medical check-ups, arranging transport and accompanying residents to the hospital/polyclinic for follow up appointments. • Maintain a safe and clean environment in the nursing home. • Participate in clinical or service quality improvement activities and contribute to changes or improvement of workflow. • Carry out duties as assigned by Supervisor. JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Diploma / Degree in Nursing • Registered Nurse registered with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) • Able to work 3 rotating shifts • Team player • Good communication and interpersonal skills