Enrolled Nurse

at  PRECIOUS HOMES BUKIT PANJANG PTE LTD

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provides basic nursing care to the residents in the nursing home.
• Assists the State Registered Nurse in the delivery of nursing care such as:
• supervision of Nursing Aides (NA) and Healthcare Attendants (HCA)
• supervision and assistance to the rest of care team in the proper transfer/lifting of residents
• assisting residents in their activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, grooming and feeding
• promoting education of self-care and independence for residents, ensuring a sense of well-being
• ensuring good standard of housekeeping
• Carry out nursing rounds with the registered nurse.
• Ensure the proper delivery of nursing procedures such as dressings, instillation of eye drops, topical creams applications, etc.
• Assist in the administration of medications and tube-feeding under the supervision of State Registered Nurse.
• Checks, monitors and records residents’ vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and apex beat.
• Maintains accurate documentation of care given.
• Jointly work with the Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist/Physio-Aide to provide rehabilitative exercises for the residents.
• Guides the Nursing Aides in observing and recording of nursing care eg report any unusual observations and/or deterioration in resident’s physical condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Participate in the handling of emergencies (even if off-duty where necessary).
• Work as a team and respond to residents’ needs which include:-
• answering call bells
• ensuring residents are comfortable, dry and clean at all times
• doing rounds of the residents to check on their conditions
• Supervision and assistance in 2 hourly turning of total dependent residents
• serving and feeding the residents their correct meals/feeds
• Keep updated on nursing care by reading, attending talks, seminars and lectures.
• Co-ordinates with other departments such as housekeeping and maintenance to ensure a safe, clean and properly maintained environment.
• To be on rotating shift and on call whenever necessary.
• Any other duties as required by Supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing from a recognised institution
• Advanced Diploma / Post-Basic Certificate in Critical Care for positions in Critical Care
• Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health) preferred for positions in Psychiatric Ward
• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Please refer the Job description for details