Senior / Staff Nurse (Paediatric UCC)

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%) 

• Assesses patients’ biopsychosocial and cultural needs to formulate individualised care plans.
• Performs basic nursing care in supporting patient’s holistic care.
• Participates in managing complex clinical patient care Plans and intervenes treatments plan as prescribed by physicians/ APNs.
• Participates actively in physicians’ round.
• Prepares and assists physicians with procedures performed on patient.
• Consistently applies ethical principles in decision-making and patient care.
• Evaluates and monitors patients’ progress according to the planned care to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of nursing observations, interventions and evaluations on recommended charts.
• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills, knowledge and critical thinking in the safe delivery of patient care.
• Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team to ensure continuity and optimal patient outcomes.
• Delivers safe and competent nursing care.
• Follows-up to ensure continuity of patient care and treatment plans.
• Displays compassion, a positive and caring attitude towards patients as well as to internal and external clients.
• Collaborates and co-operates with physicians and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of patient care and services.
• Provides relevant health education and training to patient/family to promote self-care and disease management.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using healthcare equipment, technology and information systems.
• Participates in cost-containment initiatives without compromising patient outcomes.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Precepts and coaches new/junior staff in their work as well as nursing students on 
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• Assumes the role of Staff Nurse in-charge/Deputy Nurse Manager
• Facilitates team dynamics and the smooth running of activities in the ward/dept.
• Manages complex patient care.
• Supports new initiates/lead changes implemented by the Nursing Administration.
• Demonstrates competency in all core competencies and unit specific programs implemented by Nursing Administration. 

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%) 

• Supervises and supports junior staff and students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Assumes Preceptor role to new joinee.
• Assumes Staff Nurse in-charge role during nursing officer absence.
• Manages team dynamics and ensures ward operational efficiency.
• Lead in complex case discussion for challenging discharge planning.
• Participate in education, quality improvement, research and innovation intervention to enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Maintain and enhance evidence-based nursing and healthcare industry knowledge through continuous learning and professional education.
• Maintains and enhance evidence-based nursing and healthcare industry knowledge through continuous learning and professional education.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by Nursing Officers, Senior Nursing Officers, Assistant/Deputy Director (Nursing) and Chief Nurse.