Locum Staff Nurse

at  NTUC Health

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is an NTUC social enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and affordable health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on more than four decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest senior day care, nursing home and home personal care providers in Singapore. It also offers other services for seniors such as an active ageing hub, senior activity centres, community support for vulnerable seniors, and a sheltered / senior group home. In addition, it runs a chain of dental clinics, and a family medicine clinic.
DESIGNATION : Locum Staff Nurse (Nursing Home) *

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma / Degree in Nursing
• Valid Practicing certificate issued by the SNB
• Valid BCLs certification
• Preferably Registered Nurse with 2-3 years in nursing home / Geriatric ward

The Staff Nurse plays a central role in providing nursing care to residents in the nursing home. You will be responsible for supervision, training and development of subordinates and actively participate in quality improvement efforts. Other duties includes preparation and assisting in clinical task, documentation, records co-ordination and updates on changes in residents’ conditions and needs.

• Utilize clinical judgement, critical thinking and evidence based care (research based) in the delivery of resident care
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated and holistic care
• Coordinate continuity of care throughout hospitalization and transition to home/community
• Act as a liaison between residents, care givers and multi-discipline healthcare professionals and communicate effectively on the care plan and discharge planning
• Provide clinical guidance and direction to junior nurses (EN, HCA, CA & Therapy Assistant)
• Contribute In-service Education program