Staff Nurse – Infection Prevention & Control

About the role

The Institute of Mental Health is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join its Nursing, Infection Prevention & Control unit. You will provide high‑quality, patient‑centred nursing care while supporting a safe clinical environment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Uphold professional nursing standards and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain and apply core Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) knowledge, including hand‑hygiene and standard precaution protocols.
• Promote a safe environment by monitoring compliance with IPC practices and reporting breaches.
• Document nursing activities accurately and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Passion for community health and mental health nursing.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, writing and basic IT skills.
• Familiarity with the healthcare environment and ability to work independently with sound decision‑making.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board.

Required skills

• Knowledge of hand‑hygiene protocols.
• Understanding of standard precaution measures.