Job Description

The Role Maintain professional standards in the provision of nursing care and patient education to patients in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary health care team. Provide orientation and guidance for junior nursing personnel through continuing education and supervision to achieve quality nursing care. Assume responsibilities for the day to day operations of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager.

Key accountabilities 1. Manage and plan the care management of individual patient using the 4-prong Systematic Approach to Nursing Delivery comprising Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation.
2. Assist the Nurse Manager to set short & long-term goals for the unit.
3. Participate in action plans for the unit to enhance employee engagement and maximize employee performance.
4. Maintain current trends in nursing practice and management through formal education and self-development.
5. Participate in physician rounds & collaborate with physician and members of healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care and follow through of treatment plans.
6. Demonstrate competency in nursing core & special skills.
7. Supervise junior nursing personnel in providing quality nursing care. Monitor and assess junior nurses\xe2\x80\x99 competency progression and performance.
8. Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
9. Perform duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.

Qualifications & Experience 1. SNB Registered Nurse Practicing Certificate
2. Diploma in Nursing /Degree Qualification
3. Post \xe2\x80\x93basic Specialty Certificate/Advanced Diploma in Nursing preferred 4. At least 2 \xe2\x80\x93 4 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as Staff Nurse II
5. Specialty experience preferred.
6. Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures, knowledge of current trends in nursing practice.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills.
8. Good customer service skills.
9. Good telephone etiquette.

Parkway Shenton