Junior Staff Nurse

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible to the Nurse-In-Charge/Staff Nurse in all nursing care related activities and to the Supervisor for the daily cleaning activities.
2. To carry out nursing procedures such as Ryle’s tube feeding /changing, catheter insertion, injection, infection control protocol under the supervision of Nurse-In-Charge/Staff Nurse.
3. Assists in carrying out various basic care activities for the resident such as
• Attend to their oral hygiene
• Bathing and grooming
• Changing of bed linen and tidying of beds and lockers
• Feeding those who require help with activities of daily living
• Turning and positioning
• Lifting, moving and transporting
• Serving of meals and drinks to the residents
• Conduct daily exercise for the residents
• Wound dressing
• Catheter insertion under the supervision of staff nurses
4. Assists with general duties such as
• Answering of resident’s call-bell and gives assistance within the constraints of his/her responsibilities
• Clear all cutlery, tables and linens after every meal.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the premises’ nurse station and ward area.
5. Helps to maintain a clean, safe and neat environment for the residents in the nursing home/centre.
6. Staff on night duty is required to prepare and serve breakfast.
7. Performs any additional duties as assigned by the registered nurse/supervisor/manage
REQUIREMENTS
• Possess Diploma in Nursing
• Good customer service, a caring and calm personality
• Good communication skills
• Familiar with nursing procedures, healthcare field and medical terminology
CORE COMPETENCIES
1. Possess leadership and interpersonal skills
2. Ability to work independently and resourceful
3. Ability to multi-tasks
4. Ability to work effectively in team environment