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Case Management Officer (Renal)

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Responsible for the administration of the renal retardation programme which provides disease specific case management for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD Stage 1 to 5).


Job Responsibilities

  • Assess plan, implement and evaluate care of patients with renal disease
  • Conduct teaching and counseling for patients and their families / carers
  • Conduct / assist to conduct specialty nurse-led clinic for patients and their families where needed
  • Co-ordinate patients’ access and treatment sequence where required
  • Assist with overall coordination of renal replacement therapy
  • Assist with placement of patients in dialysis facilities as required
  • Deliver patient care (inclusive of education and counseling) according to the established standards of care and practice using patient care plan / clinical pathways
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary patient management
  • Apply understanding of prevention of medico-legal issues in relation to patient care
  • Collaborate and co-operate with physicians and other health-care providers in the delivery of patient care and services
  • Demonstrate proper use and care of equipment
  • Demonstrate proper and economical usage of consumables and supplies
  • Assist to review and develop patient education materials in consultation with Specialty Nurses, Nurse Mangers, Doctors and Paramedical Staff
  • Assist to review, develop and evaluate clinical pathways and / or other plans of care in consultation with Specialty Nurses, Nurse Managers, Doctors and Paramedical Staff
  • Precept newly joined renal coordinators in delivery of specialty care where needed
  • Participate in quality improvement activities
  • Take on additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned by the Head of Division
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Job Requirements

  • Degree in Nursing, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, Biotechnology or General Science.
  • Registered Nurse with at least 3 years of clinical experience
  • Able to demonstrate clinical skills, knowledge and critical thinking in delivery of patients’ care.
  • Possess good interpersonal and communication skill
  • Computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint)