REGISTERED NURSE (Home Care)

We are always on the lookout for people who care. People who have compassion for others and who understand the pivotal role home healthcare providers play in an ageing society like ours.

You’ll make a difference in many lives, and while challenging, the job offers a sense of personal fulfilment like no other.

Embark on a meaningful career with HNF today!

If you have what it takes, we love to hear from you!

Kindly ensure that your NRIC no. is not stated in the resume.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide Home Based Nursing Services
  • Conduct Caregiver training
  • Perform biopsychosocial and environmental assessments to identify strengths and needs of clients, families and/or caregivers.
  • Plan, develop and evaluate person-centred nursing care plans with considerations of client’s needs and preference. Communicate care plans and address the concerns from patient and family.
  • Implement and evaluate care interventions(s) e.g. wound care, medication management, continence care,; ensuring at all times:
  • Practice safety and infection control precautionary measures.
  • Manage patient workload through timely planning and scheduling based on the client’s needs. Utilise workforce optimiser to actualise the planned visits.
  • Build therapeutic relationships and empower the clients, families and/or caregivers for self- management through health promotion, caregivers training and motivational techniques.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary team for care integration and transition.
  • Initiate emergency protocols when necessary.
  • Discuss / escalate to Supervisor and/or Care team on any problems encountered in patient’s condition and/or in the handling of patients and/or care-givers/family members.
  • Develop discharge plan and refer patients to other service provider to transit care.
  • Supervise the work of the Enrolled Nurses in his/her zone, as well as nursing students on clinical attachment to achieve their learning objectives.
  • Perform visits during Emergency Nursing Services for normal and extended hours.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation of patients’ condition and care given.
  • Collect correct fees by checking the subsidized status of patients, issue receipt and submit the collection in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Facilitate application of healthcare financial scheme such as Senior Mobility Funds when appropriate.
  • Exercise appropriate use of resources and supplies.
  • Comply with guidelines and policies to ensure client confidentiality and personal data protection.
  • Keep abreast of new technology and nursing knowledge through reflection on practice and continuous professional development.
  • Support quality audit to maintain and improve standards of care.
  • Assist the (Senior) Nurse Manager and/or Nurse Clinician to improve, facilitate and implement changes within the home nursing work processes.
  • Assist in committee/workgroup activities as directed by (Senior) Nurse Manager and/or Nurse Clinician.

 

Job Requirements

  • Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience working in working in acute hospital setting and/or community hospital setting. 
  • Possess Diploma in Nursing.
  • Possess good communication skills to establish therapeutic relationship that fosters optimal quality patient care.
  • Able to make clinical judgements regarding patient care with minimal guidance.

 

To apply, email your resume to recruit@hnf.org.sg