Senior/Staff Nurse (Care@Nursing Home)

Institution:  National Healthcare Group
Family Group:  Nursing

Join Our NHG Population Health Community Health Team—Enhancing Community Care for Frail Elderly in the End of Life!

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse passionate about supporting residents with complex needs, including those requiring palliative care? In partnership with nursing homes, we are looking for dedicated Senior/Staff Nurses to join our Care@Nursing Home team, where you will play a vital role in delivering holistic, person-centered, and palliative care to our residents.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive assessments and screenings of nursing home residents, including those with palliative care needs.
  • Develop, review, and implement individualized care and treatment plans, collaborating with nursing home staff and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Provide clinical guidance, coaching, and training to nursing home nurses, with a strong focus on palliative and symptom management (e.g., pain, breathlessness, nausea, comfort, and relief).
  • Facilitate Advance Care Planning discussions with residents and their families, ensuring their wishes and preferences are respected.
  • Act as a resource person for palliative care, supporting and empowering nursing home staff to deliver high-quality end-of-life care.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and database tracking for resident care, including palliative care interventions and outcomes.
  • Participate in quality improvement projects and foster a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence.
  • Maintain cordial working relationships with all levels of staff and external partners.

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse with a valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) license.
  • Preferably an Advanced Diploma in a clinical specialty or equivalent.
  • At least 2–4 years’ experience as a Staff Nurse in a clinical setting.
  • Experience or strong interest in palliative care is highly desirable.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Positive work and learning attitude.
  • Willingness and ability to work beyond regular hours, including evenings, weekends or on-call shifts.