About this Staff Nurse role at Fresenius Medical Care
Summary of Role
Staff Nurse will be part of our Nursing team to provide high standard of nursing care to our renal
hemodialysis patients. You are responsible to provide holistic care to our patients and support
their emotion and physical concerns. You are also responsible to assist in patient education and
ensure accurate nursing records are maintained.
Staff Nurse will work closely with Clinic Nurse Manager in administrative aspects of center
management. You will also require to support Management by taking up special / ad-hoc
projects initiated by Management.
Patient Care
• Participates in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis
clinical setting:
− Undertakes clinical/patient assessments pre, during and post dialysis treatment to evaluate
effectiveness of care
− Adheres to all FMC Policies and Work Instructions related to clinical and operation
management
− Reviews blood test results and report to Medical Director of any abnormalities
− Educates patients on their diet, fluid, medications and blood pressure management to
optimise their clinical outcomes
− Motivates and encourages patient’s adjustment to CHD
− Monitors the water treatment system and fluid for dialysis to ensure provision of safe,
quality dialysis therapies
• Establish an effective relationship with patients and maintain good communication with
patients and relatives; and give adequate support.
• Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment to staff and a
comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients as detailed in the IPC and
environment policies
• Ensure all equipment is clean, safe and in good working condition; and report defects
through appropriate channels.
• Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data
Management System (TDMS)/EuClid Clinical Information system and abides by confidentiality
and Privacy Policy.
• Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent
standard of care
• Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards
and opportunities for improvement
Professional Development of Self
• Assume responsibility for own professional competence by demonstrates willingness to
evaluate own nursing practice – include complete of annual clinical competencies assessment.
• Participate in continuing education programs to gain current knowledge of development.
• Use staff ‘performance review’ constructively for personal and professional development.
• Maintain a professional image among colleagues and public.
• Comply with required dress code.
Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma / Degree in Nursing.
• Registration with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
• Min 1 year as Registered Nurse in Singapore – For foreign applicant
• Fresh Diploma graduate is welcome
• Advanced training in hemodialysis is a plus
• Certified and valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
Requirements
• Understand Quality Improvement process and Risk Management obligations.
• Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
• Dedicated and committed to deliver excellent patient care
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
− Good command of English and a local language (preferred)
• Able to give and receive comprehensive nursing reports.
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS-Office for words and excel is an advantage.
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