Enrolled Nurse

at  Ju Eng Home For Senior Citizens

Enrolled Nurse perform all nursing treatment / procedures under supervision of Staff nurse / Nursing Officer. Assist Doctor, Dietician, Speech Therapist, Staff Nurse during examination of residents. Assist residents with their individualised care programme.

Clinical Care

• Perform all nursing treatment / procedures including the administration of medications, dressing and nasogastric feeding under the supervision of a staff nurse.
• Assist Doctor, Podiatrist, Speech Therapist, Dietician and Staff Nurse during treatment and examination of residents.
• Conduct rounds to ensure that the residents are well and safe; and be alert of those on high risk.
• Assist residents with their individualised care programme, perform procedures such as oral hygiene, tube feeding, eye care, prosthetic aide, hearing aids etc.
• Facilitate residents in group exercise.
• Assist residents in toileting, meals, change diapers / clothes.
• Assist residents with mobility problems such as transfer and lifting techniques to / from bed to wheelchair.
• Report any abnormalities detected to the Staff Nurse in charge / Nursing Officer e.g. skin condition or infection / bed sores, rising temperatures.

Quality

• Infection control.
• Quality improvement programmes.
• Resident safety.

Training & Development

• Orientate new staff on the Job Training (OJT).
• Assist Staff Nurse in clinical guidance of HCA and NA, and to participate actively in in-service training program.

Administration

• Assist in maintaining residents’ files / records. To assist in report writing and verbal reports on residents’ condition and on nursing management of residents.
• Assist the Staff Nurse / Nursing Officer in inventory checks and control.