Job description

The NUHS@Home 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 NUHS@Home 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 NUHS@Home nursing training.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

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

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

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

Job Specification/Requirements

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

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