IMH_Sr Staff Nurse (IMH Clinic)

Institution: Institute of Mental Health

Family Group: Nursing

Position: Staff Nurse / Senior Staff Nurse (Mental Health Nursing)

Department: Ambulatory Services / IMH Clinic - Adult

Join us in Adding Years of Healthy Life Through Life-Changing Careers, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Make a meaningful difference whilst growing in a supportive environment that nurtures your wellbeing and career aspirations

Job Description

Join our dynamic nursing team and play a key role in delivering safe, compassionate, and recovery-focused mental healthcare.

You will provide holistic nursing care, foster a therapeutic environment, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support patients and caregivers throughout their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care through assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide safe, ethical, and evidence-based nursing care in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with legal, safety, and infection control requirements.
• Respond effectively to psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Perform clinical procedures including venepuncture, ECGs, dressing changes, specimen collection, and patient assessments.
• Monitor patients clinical conditions, identify high-risk or vulnerable patients, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Provide specialized care for patients undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and other mental health interventions.
• Educate and support patients, caregivers, nursing students, and junior staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Supervise and delegate nursing activities to Enrolled Nurses and support care staff.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, research, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Contribute to service development and process improvement projects.
• For Senior Staff Nurses, provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support staff development.
  
  

Requirements

Competency

• Strong clinical, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary mental healthcare setting.
• Commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, and professional development.
• Relevant psychiatric nursing experience will be an advantage.
  
  

Educational And Professional Requirements

• Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Must be registered with Singapore Nursing Board
  
  

About IMH

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.