COMPANY DESCRIPTION NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is an NTUC social enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and affordable health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on more than four decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest senior day care, nursing home and home personal care providers in Singapore. It also offers other services for seniors such as an active ageing hub, senior activity centres, community support for vulnerable seniors, and a sheltered / senior group home. In addition, it runs a chain of dental clinics, and a family medicine clinic DESIGNATION : Enrolled Nurse (Day Care)*
RESPONSIBILITIES You will be responsible for providing basic nursing care and patient education under the supervision and direction of a register nurse. Key responsibilities & duties: Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)
Complies with approved standards of nursing practices
Assist in the admission and orientation of new clients
Check, monitor and record residents\xe2\x80\x99 vital sign
Maintains accurate documentation of care given
Adhere to infection control and prevention practices in day care activities
Assist in administer and document client medications accurately. Comply with safe medication practices
Observe changes in the residents health conditions and report these to the Register Nurse
Assist in supporting trained staff in medical emergencies or crisis situations
Ensure safe, comfort and good personal hygiene of the clients
Maintain a safe and clean environment at all times
Establish and maintain effective communication with all other health professionals, support staff, families and care providers
Conduct assessment and carry out individualized nursing care plan for the clients
Assist in procedures and treatments in accordance to protocol
Provide feedback on risk assessment and quality management activities
Assists the RN to supervise NA and care staff
Teach patients, caregivers and family members proper techniques in self-care
Assist and support delivery of health promotion activities in the Centre
Secondary Responsibilities and duties (20%)
Participates in clinical service projects
Participates in infection control campaign activities.
Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by RN, Nurse Manager
Participates in training and development of care staff
QUALIFICATIONS
Locally Trained National ITE Certificate in Nursing.