COMPANY DESCRIPTION
MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.
Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.
MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 1200 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.
These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit *************
RESPONSIBILITIES
An Enrolled Nurse is responsible for providing basic nursing care and patient education under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
S/He assists in teaching nursing and/or related disciplines in residential situations to all nursing and non-nursing staff and works with a team of nursing aides and allied health staff to attend to the health care needs of persons with intellectual disability in a residential facility.
S/He provides personal care assistance to residents in their daily living and performs tasks according to their care plans developed by Nursing and/or Allied Health Professionals. S/He maintains up-to-date documentation of clients' conditions and care treatments and also provides inputs for the development and review of care plans.
Provide Patient-Centred Care
Perform health assessment of patients' conditions
Provide personal care assistance to residents in their daily living.
Perform activities according to care plans
Carry out individualised planned nursing interventions for the patients
Assist in procedures and treatments
Adhere to infection control and prevention practices in patient care activities
Participate in emergency care :
Assist in supporting trained staff in medical emergencies or crisis situations
Monitor patients for early signs and/ or deterioration using appropriate physiological assessments and observations
Maintain up-to-date documentation of clients' conditions and care treatments
Identify the needs of clients based on client interactions
Assist Staff Nurse in supervising nursing team members in supporting healthcare professionals in providing assistance to clients in managing their healthcare needs
Respond to challenging behaviours of clients and report to Head of Home and Allied Health Professional.
Recommend measures to mitigate risk to residents and
Support the intervention implementation for managing the challenging behaviours.
Clinical Supervision
Provide inputs to nursing team members and and/or Allied health professionals for the development and review of care plans
Supervise daily handover to staff during shift change
Ensure accurate and appropriate nursing documentation
Assist Staff Nurse in supervising all junior staff in maintain effectively, responsible for their uniform code, punctuality, attendance, and adherence to the Residential Home code of conduct.
Support supervision of support care staff and nursing aide in performing basic nursing care activities
Manage care operations
Supervise operations to ensure adherence to relevant statutory requirements and organisational policies
Assist Head of Home/Assistant Manager on manpower roster
Participate actively in regular operations review meetings with staff and debrief
Conduct in service education or staff trainings for junior nursing staff in providing assistance and care to clients
Assist Staff nurse on the role of medication preparation and residents' related admin work.
Participate in quality and patient safety activities
Provide feedback on risk assessment and quality management activities
Perform stakeholder engagement
Assist Staff Nurse in liaising with other professionals, volunteer Doctor, hospital and stakeholders involved in the case to facilitate provision of care services for clients
Provide client perspectives and needs in development of care plans with professionals and other stakeholders
Maintenance and updated documents for MSF licensing.
QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Enrolled Nurse (SNB License) with minimum of 2 years of clinical experience for Enrolled Nurse position
At least a NITEC in nursing
OTHER INFORMATION
Experience working with persons with autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred
Work Arrangement:
3 shifts: Morning Duty, Afternoon Duty, and Night Duty.
5 working days per week.
2 rostered off days per week.
Work schedule is based on a rotating roster.
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MINDSG LTD
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