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- Assesses patients' needs on admission and daily throughout their hospital stay at home
- Plans and implements care according to the assessed need
- Evaluates and monitors patients' progress according to planned care
- Documents care given and monitors outcomes on the established charts and forms
- Carries out treatments and investigations as prescribed by physicians
- Communicates and discusses patients' progress and response to treatment with physicians, nursing and allied health colleagues involved in the patient care
- Follows-up to ensure continuity of patient care and treatment plans
- Delivers safe and competent nursing care
- Participates actively in physicians' rounds
- Prepares and assists physicians with procedures done on patients
- Collaborates and co-operates with physicians and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of patient care and services
- Demonstrates clinical skills, knowledge and critical thinking in the delivery of patient care
- Displays compassion, a positive and caring attitude towards patients as well as to internal and external clients
- Provides patient/family information and education on disease prevention, health education and rehabilitation techniques
- Demonstrates proper use and care of equipment
- Demonstrates proper and economical usage of consumables and supplies
- Work as a team in delivering care and interacting with healthcare team
- Participates/involves in improving care and processes
- Facilitate transition of care coordination within and between teams
- Maintain a conducive environment for safe patient care and workplace safety
- Use informatics, innovation and technology to manage nursing productivity and resource
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment
- Supervises and guides new/junior staff in their work as well as nursing students on posting
- Assumes the role as Nurse in-charge
- Demonstrates competency in all core competencies and unit specific programs implemented by Nursing Administration
- Participates in clinical and service quality activities as well as research study
- Demonstrates awareness of current nursing and health care practices
- Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by Nursing Officers, Senior Nursing Officers, Assistant/Deputy Director (Nursing) and Chief Nurse
- Possess Diploma / Degree in Nursing and must be registered with Singapore Nursing Board
- At least 1 year of post-registration clinical experience as Staff Nurse II
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Strong organisational, coordination, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
Registered Nurse I - Singapore - NUHS Singapore
Description
The nurse provides nursing care to patients who require acute medical treatment but who are able to be cared for in their homes rather than in a hospital. The nurse works in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and their families on self-care techniques.
The nurse is competent in performing care assessment and planning, and in the management of patients with identified care needs. S/He provides clinical supervision, precepts the junior nurses and contributes to nursing training.
Job Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)
Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)
Job Specification/Requirements