Job Description

(1) Overview and purpose of the position*The Care Manager supports and works within Alexandra Hospital, and collaborates with community service providers, government agencies, and multi-disciplinary hospital and healthcare teams to provide coordination and continuity of patient care across the healthcare continuum; to support patients and their family members in navigating their healthcare journey with Alexandra Hospital within the Queenstown community.

• Station in various community health posts, where patients/ residents are cared for within their community
• Triage and assess patient\'s medical-nursing, psycho-social, functional status and daily activity needs, as well as existing support system upon service enrolment
• Perform health coaching within the areas of health promotion, illness prevention and/or chronic disease management
• Perform basic health and geriatric assessments
• Curate and co-coach high mobility exercises
• Formulate a personalised care plan and assistance in navigating the healthcare system through referrals to healthcare, social and community services and/or medical escalations
• Document assessments, plans, and outcomes promptly and accurately in the relevant system.
• Participate in activities that contribute towards the improvement of patient care, including professional development sessions to develop relevant areas of knowledge, skills and attitudes.
• Participate in projects and/or community events organized by Alexandra Hospital or partners within Queenstown community.
• Any other duties as assigned by Reporting Officer.

Qualification Required and Area of Discipline

• Degree or equivalent professional qualifications in Nursing, Social Work or Allied Health profession.

• 3 - 5 years of experience in healthcare settings is preferred.

Required Competencies and Capabilities (Skills, Experiences and Professional Licences)

• Knowledge in geriatric and/or community care will be an advantage.
• Strong team-player, with natural ability to interact with healthcare staff and community partners of all levels.
• Pleasant disposition, approachable, with strong interpersonal and relational skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, unchartered territory, enjoy challenges and problem solving.

If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact \'careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg\' tounderstand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.*Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.

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