COMPANY DESCRIPTION
MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.
Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.
MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 1200 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.
These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit *************
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing of high nursing standard care render to the residents in the Residential Home.
She/He also responsible for providing supervision, guidance and direction to all nursing and non-nursing staff and works with a team of nursing aides and allied health staff to attend to the health care needs of persons with intellectual disability in a residential facility and to ensure the optimal care is provided.
She/He supervises the performance of tasks in care plans by nursing team members and provides inputs in the development and review of care plans of the residents in the Residential Home.
Manage patient-centred care
Supervise nursing team members in supporting healthcare professionals in providing assistance to clients in managing their healthcare needs
Perform daily client management
Attend to any medical problem/emergency of residents
Monitor for early signs and/or deterioration of patients' conditions with appropriate physiological assessments and observations
Verify accuracy of documentation of client's condition, progress and care treatments
Monitor compliance of infection control and practices in the clinical area
Deliver evidence-based care in collaboration with inter-professional teams
Participate in quality and patient safety activities
Clinical Supervision
Supervise performance of tasks by nursing team members according to care plans
Provide inputs to nursing team members and and/or Allied health professionals for the development and review of care plans
Supervise daily handover to staff during shift change
Provide close supervision of junior staff by:
Guide to meet appropriate nursing related standards for
Basic nursing care
Wound management
Medication administration
Handling emergency situation
Assess skills competency in junior staff
Identify skills and knowledge deficits in nursing care delivery
Ensure accurate and appropriate nursing documentation
Counsel and assist all junior staff where appropriate.
Report and initiate actions to resolve non-adherence issues.
Maintain discipline off all staff effectively, responsible for their uniform code, punctuality, attendance, and adherence to the Residential Home code of conduct.
Manage care Operations
Monitor operations to ensure adherence to relevant statutory requirements and organisational policies
Assist Head of Home/Assistant Manager on manpower roster
Conduct regular operations review meetings with staff
Conduct in service education or staff trainings for junior nursing staff in providing assistance and care to clients
Assist in developing, designing, customizing, implementing and reviewing nursing standards and Standard Operation Procedure (SOP).
Assist and participate in staff meetings and debrief
Take on the role of medication preparation and residents' related admin work.
Perform stakeholder engagement
Liaise with other professionals, volunteer Doctor, hospital and stakeholders involved in the case to facilitate provision of care services for clients
Provide client perspectives and needs in development of care plans with professionals and other stakeholders
Maintenance and updated documents for MSF licensing
QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse (SNB License)
with minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
Min. Diploma in Nursing.
OTHER INFORMATION
Experience working with persons with autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred
Work Arrangement
- 8.30 am - 5.30 pm
- 5 Days work week with Alternate Sat & Sun off (based on the roster)
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MINDSG LTD
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