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 850 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 www.minds.org.sg.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The job holder is responsible for the supervising of high nursing standard care render to the residents in the Residential Home/Hostel & Group Home/Children's Wing.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (80%)
1. Teaching
- Participate in organizing and coordinating in-service education for junior nursing staff
- Participate in developing, designing, customizing, implementing and reviewing nursing standards and Standard Operation Procedure (SOP).
2. Clinical Supervision
- Assist in providing continuous learning opportunities to junior staff
- Assist Staff Nurse in medication administration
- Assist Staff Nurse in providing close supervision of junior staff by:
- Guide to meet appropriate nursing related standards for Basic nursing care Wound management Handling emergency situation
- Assessing skills competency in junior staff
- Identifying skills and knowledge deficits in nursing care delivery
- Ensure accurate and appropriate nursing documentation E. Counsel and assist all junior staff where appropriate.
3. Administration/ Management
- Commit to best practices to assist in building an es'pirit de corp and collegiality within the Residential Home.
- Contribute to improving Residential Home's environment via collegial communication.
- Take a positive solutions oriented approach for change management
- Maintain discipline off all staff effectively, responsible for their uniform code, punctuality, attendance, and adherence to the Residential Home code of conduct
- Promote perseverance, teamwork and integrity
- Assist Staff Nurse in making /changing appointment for resident when applicable
- Assist Staff Nurse in assisting volunteer doctor when necessary.
- Assist Staff Nurse in attending to any medical problem /emergency of residents
- Assist Staff Nurse in developing and maintaining of procedure, protocol in the standard and documentation of medication administrating. Maintenance and updated documents for MSF licensing
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (20%)
1. General Profile
- Assist in setting up and maintenance of training material and resources.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and debrief
- Take on additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned by Head of Home
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
- Technically skilled and competent
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literacy skills MS Word and PowerPoint
- Proactive leadership skill
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MINDSG LTD
