Job Description

The Staff Nurse will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care related activities to ensure delivery of high quality patient care at the respective clinical areas. The incumbent will be required to provide high quality patient care in various disciplines by performing clinical procedures that will meet the patients' immediate physical and emotional needs. The Staff Nurse will assist the Nurse Manager/Nurse Clinician in coordinating, implementing and monitoring clinical and service quality performance indicators for continuous improvement, clinical excellence, operational, financial and service quality.

• Utilize clinical judgment, critical thinking and problems solving skills in the delivery of patient care. Integrate established and new operational policies and procedures into nursing practice.
• Perform patient assessment and appropriate interventions for effective patient’s outcomes. Coordinate patient care and provide quality nursing care.
• Assist Surgeons/Physicians on patient rounds during treatment / procedures and examination of patient. Update the Principal Doctor about patient’s condition and response to the surgical / medical intervention. Follow through with doctor’s orders and report promptly any significant changes in patient’s condition using the SBAR method to the appropriate doctor.
• Perform basic and complex nursing procedures and treatments to meet the general comfort and well-being of the patient.
• Demonstrate competency in clinical skills and knowledge such as performing IV cannulation, venepuncture for blood sampling, IV administration of medical and fluids, administration of controlled drugs, ECG monitoring and interpretation.
• Provide patient education and participate in patient’s rehabilitation, involving the patient’s family as necessary.
• Record and maintain proper and accurate documentation of patient’s progress and management in the Multi-Disciplinary Notes, Medication Charts and Clinical Charts.
• Guide subordinates in all direct and in-direct patient care activities, including compliance to infection control practices.
• Exercise economy and care in the use of resources, including equipment and supplies.
• Ensure accurate billing of charges.
• Report all incidents and feedback to supervisor or nurse-in-charge
• Maintain professional growth and development through the ongoing process of formal and informal education.
• Participate in Hospital and Nursing committee when assigned.
• Assist to perform checks on the general cleanliness and tidiness of the department, report any defective facilities/equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment at all times for patients.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care. Maintain a good working relationship among medical personals, patients and the public.
• Exhibit professional behavior to enhance quality service in compliance with Crawfurd Core Values.
• Keep abreast with current information technology and its applications.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager and Nurse Clinician.

• Graduate from an accredited school by Singapore Nursing Board with either Certificate, Diploma or Degree
• Full Registration with Singapore Nursing Board is a must
• Valid nursing practicing license
• Valid Certification in BCLS & AED.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Friendly disposition and service oriented
• Good working attitude and aptitude
• Required to work on rotating shifts that include weekends and public holiday
• Those with more experiences may be considered for senior position