Senior / Staff Nurse (Oncology/Geriatrics/Gerontology/Palliative)

Senior / Staff Nurse (Oncology/Geriatrics/Gerontology/Palliative) Job Openings for Senior / Staff Nurse (Oncology/Geriatrics/Gerontology/Palliative) About the Job Healthcare Provider of Hospice Services North-East Location Collaborative Working Environment Reporting to the Nurse Manager / Nurse Clinician, you will be responsible for delivering patient-centric and compassionate care according to patients' needs and condition. Responsibilities for Inpatient Role: Ensure nursing care services rendered are safe, competent, and individualized. Uphold nursing standards in documentation, treatment, patient monitoring, and infection control. Allocate equipment as necessary to assure adequacy of resources to meet care requirements. Communicate and build rapport with patients and their families or caregivers. Coordinate the care of patients through an advising physician, provide direct patient care, evaluate patients' conditions, and serve as the liaison between families and physicians. Facilitate and participate in Multidisciplinary Team meetings to provide smooth delivery of patient care and services. Observe organization and legal requirements regarding storage and control of drugs and medical supplies. Keep active measures to ensure the safety of patients and report all incidents to the Nurse Manager / Nurse Clinician. Maintain proper documentation of patients' conditions and accurate collation of data (record of referral/enquiry/attendances). Monitor, reassess, and evaluate patients' conditions in implementing care plans for the patient and support family members to cope with patients' advanced illness. Perform nursing care such as medication administration and wound dressing as required. Follow up to ensure continuity of patient care and treatment plans. Observe the proper use/care of the equipment and economical use of consumables and supplies. Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion in matters involving patient care. Maintain a conducive and safe patient care environment. Fulfill the role of buddy by mentoring junior staff for performance excellence and career development. Enforce compliance with the Singapore Nursing Board's Standards of Practice for Nurses and Midwives, and the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Keep oneself well informed of the updated industry guidelines and develop new skills that are necessary for the job. Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organization at all times. Initiate and drive continuous improvements in own work area on a regular basis. Any other duties as assigned. Inpatient Working Hours: 3 Shift Duty (7am-4pm / 1pm-10pm / 9pm-7.30am)#J-18808-Ljbffr