Senior Staff Nurse II - Dialysis Clinic

About the role

The Senior Staff Nurse supports the Nurse Manager and deputizes in their absence at the clinic, leading and managing the dialysis clinic. The nurse delivers holistic care, works with healthcare and allied professionals to improve outcomes for dialysis patients, helps develop staff professionally and may be asked to work on special or ad hoc projects assigned by Head Office.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in planning, delivering and evaluating patient care in the haemodialysis setting, including pre-, during- and post-dialysis assessments
• Follow all FMC policies and work instructions on clinical and operational matters
• Review blood test results and report abnormalities to the Medical Director
• Educate patients on diet, fluids, medications and blood pressure management, and encourage adjustment to chronic heart disease
• Monitor the water treatment system and dialysis fluids to ensure safe, quality therapy
• Maintain good relationships with patients and relatives, and promote a safe, secure and healthy environment in line with IPC and environmental policies
• Keep equipment clean and safe, report defects, and keep accurate patient records in TDMS/EuClid while respecting privacy
• Report incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement, and take part in quality improvement
• Complete the annual clinical competencies assessment, join continuing education programmes and follow the dress code

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Nursing, registered with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
• Minimum 5 years as a Registered Nurse in Singapore (foreign applicants need a minimum of 3 years); 3 years of haemodialysis experience is preferred
• Advanced training in haemodialysis is a plus
• Certified and valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Good command of English and a local language (preferred)
• Ability to give and receive comprehensive nursing reports

Required skills

• Understanding of quality improvement processes and risk management obligations
• Computer literacy; knowledge of MS Word and Excel is an advantage