Job Summary

The nursing aide will be required to work in a multi-disciplinary team to provide comfort care to patients with terminal illness and end-stage organ failure under the supervision of trained nurses. Deliver a range of patient care duties under the supervision of trained nurses providing basic patient care and providing physical, psychological and spiritual needs.

Responsibilities

• To work as a member of the nursing team under the supervision of trained staff reporting changes in patients’ conditions and needs as they occur.
• Assist Staff Nurse in admission, transfer and discharge process.
• Perform assessment, plans and delivers general nursing care to palliative patients.
• Observe patient’s clinical condition including response to treatments, goals of care and changes in physical and emotional status, and reports findings to Staff Nurse in charge, as appropriate.
• Provide safe, quality, appropriate care according to doctor’s orders, within scope of duty and competency.
• Provide care following safety, infection control practices, hazardous material and waste policy and procedures.
• Document nursing assessment and interventions carried out accurately and timely.
• Assist Doctor and Staff Nurse in performing procedures.
• Assist Enrolled Nurse in nursing procedures.
• Assist with orientation of new Nursing Aide and Healthcare Attendant.
• Precept and mentor new Nursing Aide and Healthcare Attendant.
• Respect and protect patients’ rights and confidentiality.
• Attend continual education to update skills and knowledge on palliative nursing care.

Job Specifications

• Diploma in Nursing/Bachelor of Science in Nursing from recognised institution endorsed by Singapore Nursing Board
• Minimum 3 years work experience in acute, ILTC or palliative care setting
• Valid practicing license from Home Country Nursing Board.
• Competent in MS office applications.
• Command of fluent mandarin, dialects is preferred.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Able to work with teams.
• Compassion, positive attitude, flexibility, adaptability to new things, customer service orientated.