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Nursing Aide

$ 1,800 - $ 2,200 / month

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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.