Senior Research Staff Nurse I(7574)

Overview This position is a 1-year contract. The job-holder is responsible for providing personalised, specialised, and cost-effective care to all patients (including research patients) in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, and standards of nursing care and practices. The job holder deputizes the Nurse Manager in his/her absence. Job Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%) Help to recruit, support, and take care of patients for research studies under the guidance of study Principal Investigators. Assess patients’ needs on admission and daily throughout their hospital stay. Plan and implement patient care according to the assessed needs. Evaluate and monitor patients’ progress according to the planned care. Document care and monitor outcomes on the established charts/forms. Carry out treatments and investigations as prescribed by physicians. Communicate and discuss patients’ progress and response to treatment with physicians, nursing, and allied health colleagues involved in the patient care. Follow up to ensure continuity of patient care and treatment plans. Deliver safe and competent nursing care. Participate actively in physicians’ rounds. Prepare and assist physicians with the procedures done on patients. Collaborate and cooperate with physicians and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of patient care and services. Demonstrate clinical skills, knowledge, and critical thinking in the delivery of patient care. Display compassion, a positive, and caring attitude towards patients as well as to internal and external clients. Provide patient/family information and education on disease prevention, health education, and rehabilitation techniques. Demonstrate proper use and care of equipment. Demonstrate proper and economical usage of consumables and supplies. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Precept, coach, and counsel staff in their work, patient safety, and risk management activities, as well as nursing students on posting. Assume the role of Staff Nurse in-charge/Deputy Nurse Manager. Facilitate team dynamics and the smooth running of activities in the ward/dept. Support new initiatives/lead changes implemented by the Nursing Administration. Demonstrate competency in all core competencies and unit-specific programs implemented by Nursing Administration. Apply critical thinking skills and work closely with NM/NC to manage complex patient care and initiate referrals appropriately. Initiate and participate in case conferences between patient/family, physician, and/or other health-care professionals on complex patient care management. Anticipate and manage public relations aspects of the ward/dept. Act as a resource person in advanced medical and surgical nursing care as well as procedures. Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%) Participate in other research, clinical, or service quality activities. Demonstrate awareness of current nursing and health care practices. Prepare roster and daily staff assignments for the ward/dept. Contribute to the evaluation of staff performance appraisal with the Nurse Manager. Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by Nursing Officers, Senior Nursing Officers, Assistant/Deputy Director (Nursing), and Chief Nurse. Requirements Diploma in Nursing or Degree in Nursing from a recognized training institution as approved by the Singapore Nursing Board. Preferably 5 years of post-registration clinical experience, of which 2 years must be as Senior Staff Nurse II. Fluent in spoken and written English. Computer literate in Microsoft Word/Excel. Possesses good interpersonal and supervisory skills. Display compassion and have a positive and caring attitude. #J-18808-Ljbffr