Senior / Staff Nurse (Jade Clinic)
Job ID:
10433
Job Function:
Nursing
Institution:
National University Hospital
Clinical Duties
- Perform venepuncture and blood specimen collection.
- Administer medications and injections as prescribed.
- Perform wound dressing and basic nursing procedures.
- Monitor patients' condition and escalate any abnormalities promptly.
- Ensure accurate documentation of nursing care and procedures in the electronic medical records.
Clinic Operations
- Assist doctors during consultations and provide nursing support in consultation rooms.
- Prepare patients for consultation, examination, and procedures.
- Chaperone patients during examinations when required.
- Ensure consultation rooms are adequately stocked and equipped.
Procedural Support
- Assist doctors in outpatient procedures, including:
- Colposcopy
- Urogynaecology procedures
- Hysteroscopy
- Prepare instruments, equipment, and consumables required for procedures.
- Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control measures.
Care Coordination and Patient Support
- Provide patient education and counselling according to clinic protocols.
- Facilitate urgent financial counselling referrals when required.
- Coordinate appointments, investigations, and follow-up plans with the multidisciplinary team.
- Assist in addressing patient enquiries and concerns.
Operational Support
- Troubleshoot and manage day-to-day operational issues within the clinic.
- Escalate operational concerns to Assistant Nurse Clinician or Nurse Manager or when necessary.
- Support smooth patient flow and clinic efficiency.
- Assist in managing clinic resources, supplies, and equipment.
Administrative Duties
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
- Support audit preparations and ensure compliance with departmental SOPs.
- Assist in incident reporting and follow-up when required.
Shift Responsibilities
- Participate in rostered opening and closing duties of the clinic.
- Perform end-of-day checks on equipment, medication, and clinic readiness.
- Ensure proper handover of outstanding issues, if needed.
- Support cross-coverage within the Women's Clinic when required
Professional Development
- Participate in departmental meetings, roll calls, and training programmes.
- Maintain nursing competencies and mandatory certifications.
- Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.