Senior / Care Support Associate, Nursing (1-year contract)*

Job ID:  8520
Job Function:  Allied Health
Institution:  Alexandra Hospital

Overview

The Care Support Associate supports nursing staff in delivering patient‑centred care through clinical, operational, and ward support duties.

Job Responsibilities

  • Support Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Nurses (ENs) in the delivery of safe, timely, and quality patient care in inpatient wards
  • Provide direct patient care, including personal hygiene, elimination needs, feeding assistance, repositioning, and mobility support
  • Perform and accurately document patients’ vital signs and basic clinical observations
  • Assist in patient admissions, examinations, procedures, transfers, and discharges
  • Support nursing and clinical procedures, including wound care assistance, IV‑related support, bladder scans, and emergency response initiation
  • Coordinate ward activities such as bed management, patient movements, and visitor management
  • Provide basic patient and family education on ward orientation and infection control practices
  • Perform clerical and documentation support, including medical records handling and discharge‑related tasks

Requirements

  • Minimum NITEC / Higher NITEC / Diploma or equivalent
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to read, write, and converse in simple English
  • Willing to work 3 rotating shifts, including weekends and Public Holiday
    • Morning Shift: 8.00am end between 4.00pm to 6.00pm
    • Afternoon Shift: start between 11.00am to 1.00pm and end between 7.00pm to 9.00pm
    • Night Shift: 8.00pm to 8.00am

If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.

*Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.