Staff Nurse (Nursing Home@Riverwalk)

Job Description:
• The role involves delivering advanced, person-centred nursing care, supervising and guiding junior staff, and supporting ward operations in the absence of Nurse Managers.
• Key responsibilities include care planning and evaluation, medication management, emergency response, multidisciplinary collaboration, and quality assurance.
• The nurse also leads shift operations, ensures compliance with clinical standards, maintains accurate documentation, and promotes a safe and clean environment.
• Additionally, the role includes mentoring staff, facilitating training, supporting discharge planning, and assisting doctors in clinical procedures to ensure high standards of resident care.
• Participates in In-Service teaching to the nursing and ancillary staff when called upon.
• Attends continuing education / in-services on a regular basis to maintain skill competency.
• Participates in the Home and nursing committees as assigned.
• Participates in or conducts nursing research and systematic review of nursing practices to enhance the professional care standard.
• Work closely with the NM and assists in performance appraisals of Enrolled Nurses, Nursing Aides, Health Care Assistants and Health Attendants in the ward.
• Deputises the Nurse Manager in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Job Requirement:
• Registered Nurse with current SNB registration
• Diploma in Nursing
• Fresh graduates from local polytechnics are welcome to apply
• Good knowledge and understanding of current issues in nursing
• Strong grasp of principles and practices for delivering reliable and safe nursing care
• Able to work three rotating shifts
Competency & Proficiency Level

Must Have
• Clinical Teaching and Supervision – Level 3
• Effective Communication in Nursing – Level 4
• Emergency Care Management in Nursing – Level 4
• Infection Prevention and Control in Nursing Practice – Level 4
• Learner Assessments – Level 3
• Medication Management in Nursing – Level 4
• Patient Care Delivery in Nursing – Level 4

Good to Have
• Care Transition in Nursing – Level 4
• Professional, Legal and Ethical Healthcare Practice – Level 4
• Workplace Safety and Health – Level 4
• Professional Consultation – Level 4
• Excellence in Service – Level 4
• Continuous Improvement Management – Level 3

Critical Core Skills
• Communication – Intermediate
• Influence – Intermediate
• Collaboration – Intermediate
• Adaptability – Advanced
• Decision Making – Intermediate

*Please refer to Technical Skills and Competency (TSCs) and Critical Core Skills (CCSs) in Skills Framework for Social Service Industry via this link.