Industry: Health and Medical
Location: Singapore
Roles & Responsibilities
Job Description:
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) to implement patient care based on assessed needs and health conditions.
Facilitate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring timely and appropriate discharge planning.
Monitor and evaluate patient progress according to the care plan and readiness for discharge.
Observe patients for changes in condition, recognize early signs of clinical deterioration, and escalate issues as needed for timely intervention.
Actively participate in MDT rounds, promptly execute physicians’ treatment and investigation orders, and assist with bedside procedures and treatments.
Communicate patient progress and responses to treatment with the MDT, demonstrating clinical skills, knowledge, and critical thinking.
Assist the nursing team with problem-solving and escalate issues to Senior Nurse Manager (SNM) or Nurse Manager (NM) as necessary.
Provide patient and family education on disease management, prevention, and rehabilitation, and assess understanding for effective self-care.
Help department supervisors manage resources and maintain expenses within the approved budget.
Review and monitor infection control practices, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance.
Plan and conduct in-services for nurses and students to enhance skills and maintain high-quality care.
Support and lead new initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to implement changes in nursing practices.
Evaluate the clinical performance of new nurses and nursing students, providing constructive feedback and documentation.
Requirements:
Min Degree or Diploma in Nursing
Advanced / Specialist Diploma in Geriatric / Palliative / Medical Surgical is an added advantage
Minimum 6 years of relevant hospital work / community experiences
Experience as assistant OR nurse clinician
Mon to Fri, office hours