Staff Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
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Job Description
Position Title
Staff Nurse
Department
Clinic Operations
Report To
Nurse Manager
Direct Reports
NilKey Accountabilities Patient Care • Participates in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis clinical setting: − Undertakes clinical/patient assessments pre, during and post dialysis treatment to evaluate effectiveness of care − Adheres to all FMC Policies and Work Instructions related to clinical and operation management − Reviews blood test results and report to Medical Director of any abnormalities − Educates patients on their diet, fluid, medications and blood pressure management to optimise their clinical outcomes − Motivates and encourages patient’s adjustment to CHD − Monitors the water treatment system and fluid for dialysis to ensure provision of safe, quality dialysis therapies • Establish an effective relationship with patients and maintain good communication with patients and relatives; and give adequate support. • Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment to staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients as detailed in the IPC and environment policies • Ensure all equipment is clean, safe and in good working condition; and report defects through appropriate channels. • Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS)/EuClid Clinical Information system and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy. • Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care • Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement
Private & Confidential
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Professional Development of Self
- Assume responsibility for own professional competence by demonstrates willingness to evaluate own nursing practice – include complete of annual clinical competencies assessment.
- Participate in continuing education programs to gain current knowledge of development. • Use staff ‘performance review’ constructively for personal and professional development.
- Maintain a professional image among colleagues and public. • Comply with required dress code. Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing.
- Registration with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
- Min 1 year as Registered Nurse in Singapore – For foreign applicant
- Fresh Diploma graduate is welcome
- Advanced training in hemodialysis is a plus
- Certified and valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
- Understand Quality Improvement process and Risk Management obligations.
- Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
- Dedicated and committed to deliver excellent patient care
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to give and receive comprehensive nursing reports.
- Computer literate with knowledge of MS-Office for words and excel is an advantage.
Designation: Country Nurse Manager
Document Reviewed date: 20/04/2020