Staff Nurse, Nursing*(9825) - Alexandra Hospital

Overview

The Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering personalised, specialised, and cost‑effective nursing care to patients in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures, and standards of nursing care and practice.

Primary Job Responsibilities (80%)

Assess patients’ needs upon admission and continuously throughout their hospital stay

Plan, implement, evaluate, and monitor patient care based on assessed needs

Document nursing care accurately and monitor patient outcomes using established charts and forms

Administer treatments and carry out investigations as prescribed by physicians

Communicate and discuss patients’ progress and response to treatment with physicians, nursing, and allied health colleagues

Ensure continuity of patient care and treatment plans through appropriate follow‑ups

Deliver safe, competent, and evidence‑based nursing care

Participate actively in physicians’ ward rounds

Prepare and assist physicians with procedures performed on patients

Collaborate and cooperate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure smooth delivery of patient care and services

Demonstrate sound clinical skills, nursing knowledge, and critical thinking in patient care delivery

Provide education to patients and families on disease prevention, health promotion, and rehabilitation

Demonstrate proper use, care, and maintenance of medical equipment

Ensure economical and appropriate use of consumables and supplies

Maintain a clean, safe, and conducive working environment

Assume the role of Staff Nurse‑in‑Charge when assigned

Secondary Responsibilities (20%)

Supervise and guide newly recruited or junior nursing staff and nursing students during clinical postings

Participate in clinical, service quality, and improvement activities

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Unit Nurse Leader

Requirements

Registered Nurse accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board

Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution approved by the Singapore Nursing Board

Compassionate, positive, and patient‑centred approach to care

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

*Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.