About the job

The NUHS@Home nurse provides nursing care to patients who require acute medical treatment but who are able to be cared for in their homes rather than in a hospital. The nurse works in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and their families on self-care techniques.

The NUHS@Home nurse is competent in performing care assessment and planning, and in the management of patients with identified care needs. S/He provides clinical supervision, precepts the junior nurses and contributes to NUHS@Home nursing training.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

Assesses patients’ needs on admission and daily throughout their hospital stay at home

Plans and implements care according to the assessed need

Evaluates and monitors patients’ progress according to planned care

Documents care given and monitors outcomes on the established charts and forms

Carries out treatments and investigations as prescribed by physicians

Communicates and discusses patients’ progress and response to treatment with physicians, nursing and allied health colleagues involved in the patient care

Follows-up to ensure continuity of patient care and treatment plans

Delivers safe and competent nursing care

Participates actively in physicians’ rounds

Prepares and assists physicians with procedures done on patients

Collaborates and co-operates with physicians and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of patient care and services

Demonstrates clinical skills, knowledge and critical thinking in the delivery of patient care

Displays compassion, a positive and caring attitude towards patients as well as to internal and external clients

Provides patient/family information and education on disease prevention, health education and rehabilitation techniques

Demonstrates proper use and care of equipment

Demonstrates proper and economical usage of consumables and supplies

Work as a team in delivering care and interacting with healthcare team

Participates/involves in improving care and processes

Facilitate transition of care coordination within and between teams

Maintain a conducive environment for safe patient care and workplace safety

Use informatics, innovation and technology to manage nursing productivity and resource

Maintains a clean and safe working environment

Supervises and guides new/junior staff in their work as well as nursing students on posting

Assumes the role as Nurse in-charge

Demonstrates competency in all core competencies and unit specific programs implemented by Nursing Administration

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

Participates in clinical and service quality activities as well as research study

Demonstrates awareness of current nursing and health care practices

Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by Nursing Officers, Senior Nursing Officers, Assistant/Deputy Director (Nursing) and Chief Nurse

Job Specification/Requirements

Possess Diploma / Degree in Nursing and must be registered with Singapore Nursing Board

At least 1 year of post-registration clinical experience as Staff Nurse II

Ability to work independently and as a team

Strong organisational, coordination, interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and public holidays