Job Description

Family Group: Nursing

Join Our NHG Population Health Community Health Team--Enhancing Community Care for Frail Elderly in the End of Life!

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse passionate about supporting residents with complex needs, including those requiring palliative care? In partnership with nursing homes, we are looking for dedicated Senior/Staff Nurses to join our Care@Nursing Home team, where you will play a vital role in delivering holistic, person-centered, and palliative care to our residents.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessments and screenings of nursing home residents, including those with palliative care needs. Develop, review, and implement individualized care and treatment plans, collaborating with nursing home staff and multidisciplinary teams. Provide clinical guidance, coaching, and training to nursing home nurses, with a strong focus on palliative and symptom management (e.g., pain, breathlessness, nausea, comfort, and relief). Facilitate Advance Care Planning discussions with residents and their families, ensuring their wishes and preferences are respected. Act as a resource person for palliative care, supporting and empowering nursing home staff to deliver high-quality end-of-life care. Ensure accurate documentation and database tracking for resident care, including palliative care interventions and outcomes. Participate in quality improvement projects and foster a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence. Maintain cordial working relationships with all levels of staff and external partners.
Requirements


Registered Nurse with a valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) license. Preferably an Advanced Diploma in a clinical specialty or equivalent. At least 2-4 years' experience as a Staff Nurse in a clinical setting. Experience or strong interest in palliative care is highly desirable. Strong clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Positive work and learning attitude. * Willingness and ability to work beyond regular hours, including evenings, weekends or on-call shifts.