Staff Nurse

JOB PURPOSE

Provide assessment, care planning, managing clinical emergencies, safe medication administration, infection control, integrative care and supervising nursing aides and healthcare aides in accordance to the established policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Patient Care

• Provide nursing care and ensure quality service is rendered to the residents at all times;
• Develop, evaluate and modify care plans for residents;
• Assess the physical, emotional and psychological well being of residents through observation and analysis of physical health indicators to evaluate care plan and identify modifications which may be required;
• Conduct frequent rounds with staff to check on residents’ health and medical conditions;
• Supervise and guide the staff assigned to the home to ensurethatpropercaregiving, nursing and administrative procedures are maintained;
• Supervise the medical assistance rendered to patients are in lieu with training and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);
• Administer first aid and emergency health measures such as CPR;
• Perform dressing of wounds and lesions;
• Practice sterile techniques and other infection control procedures to minimize the transmission of infection;
• Monitor and participate in the personal care of residents/ clients, as required; for example, hygiene, feeding, positioning, transferring, ambulation, toileting;
• Use electric/ hydraulic/ manual equipment and lifting devices when required;
• Ensure that food prepared meet the dietary requirement of the residents;
• To be on call in the event of emergency in the Red Cross Home for the Disabled.

Social Welfare Assistance

• Work with the Social Worker/SWA in assessment of cases referred by welfare organizations, hospitals, nursing homes and dialysis centres for admission and respite care, and the periodic review of cases for continual stay;
• Work with the Social Worker/SWA and other health professionals in developing and sustaining the needed programmes for the residents;
• Counsel, instruct and confer with resident/client family in planning care: provides emotional support; responds to enquiries and resolves complaints.

Medical Services

• Accompany the doctor on rounds to provide residents’ condition and progress and assists with examinations such as positioning, dressing residents;
• Transcribe verbal or written doctor’s orders for medication or other treatment;
• Prepare precise dosages of medication in accordance with doctor’s instruction and administer to residents;
• Follow-­up on the medical programme advised by the clinic or hospital and doctors;
• Check and audit medical records to ensure that they are documented and kept properly;
• Maintain inventory for required medicine and ensure medicationsareproperlystored and not expired.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as liaison to existing clients and maintain good rapport and services;
• Communicate, collaborate and coordinate with partners (MSF, NCSS, SG Enable) to maintain good rapport and continuity of service;
• Maintain at all times good public relations with volunteers and visitors;
• Oversees the general staff welfare.

Administration

• Prepare staff duty roster and ensure there are enough staff to manage the resident at all times;
• Prepare and maintain documentation such as care plans, health care records, medication administration, nursing records and reports;
• Submission of reports to Head, Nursing and relevant Supervisors.

Safe Work Practice

• Ensure the cleanliness of the Home and maintain safe work practices;
• Responsible for the proper maintenance of all the equipment used in the Red Cross Home for the Disabled i.e. trolleys, medication fridge, etc.;
• Conduct quality assurance on the equipment at least twice a year;
• Familiar with all aspects of nursing home emergency and evacuation procedures and policies;
• Assist in fire drill exercise twice a year in accordance with the Fire Safety Bureau Regulations with the assistance of all staff concerned.

Other Duties

• Assist in events held at the Red Cross Home for the Disabled;
• Promote the Red Cross Home for the Disabled to ensure optimal usage of resources;
• Encourage strong volunteer involvement among individuals, groups and companies;
• Any other duties assigned by Reporting Officer.

Qualifications

• Possess a recognised university degree / Certificate or Diploma in Nursing;
• State Registered Nurse.

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of relevant working experience in a hospital or health care environment;
• Experience in working with the disabled or the elderly preferred.

Additional skills and knowledge

• Ability to perform holistic assessments/reassessments for residents regardless of complexity to establish a comprehensive plan for care;
• Ability to prioritize and organize work activity and provide work direction to staff members in order to complete assignments;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Knowledge to monitor staff performance and the environment ensuring a safe workplace for staff; provides re­instruction where needed;
• Basic computer skills.

Desired Behaviour

• Able to act as a coordinator of care for complex residents, sharing nursing expertise and demonstrating leadership while working in collaboration with other care providers;
• Able to work independently, but is also a good team player;
• Self-­motivated, resourceful and innovative;
• Demonstrates initiative, analytical and problem solving skills;
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to people at all levels;
• Enjoy working with volunteers.