PRECIOUS HOMES PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Enrolled Nurse in Islandwide (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 2,500 - Ricebowl

Job Description

Responsible to provide personalized and effective care to the residents in accordance to established nursing home policies and procedures, standards of care and practices.

• Provides basic nursing care to the residents in the nursing home
• Assists the State Registered Nurse in the delivery of nursing care such as:

1. supervision of Nursing Aides (NA) and Healthcare Attendants (HCA)

2. supervision and assistance to the rest of care team in the proper transfer/lifting of

residents

3. assisting residents in their activities of daily living such as personal hygiene,

toileting, bathing, grooming and feeding

4. promoting education of self-care and independence for residents, ensuring a

sense of well-being

5. 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:-

1. answering call bells

2. ensuring residents are comfortable, dry and clean at all times

3. doing rounds of the residents to check on their conditions

4. supervision and assistance in 2 hourly turning of total dependent residents

5. 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

Job Requirement

• Possess NITEC in Nursing certificate or its equivalent;
• Hold a valid registration with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB);
• Possess good interpersonal skills and communication.