Comply with approved standards of nursing practices
Work closely with the resident's doctor and multi-disciplinary team to provide care to the residents update on changes in the residents conditions and needs
Assist staff nurses (SN) to develop care plan for each resident and ensure care delivery and nursing interventions are as outlined in the care plan
Assist in the evaluation of the resident's response to care interventions and revision of care plan if necessary
Assist in the assessments of all new admissions
Prepare residents medical records and ensure all documentations are up to date
Prepare and administer medications (oral and subcutaneous) to residents, complying with safe medication practices (only for those who have been assessed competent in the administration of oral and subcutaneous medicine)
Supervise junior staff to ensure safe and quality resident care, and in compliance to standards
Deal with emergency and incident that arises and ensure prompt action to mitigate situation. Escalate promptly to staff nurse/ supervisor, where necessary
Quality
Work with team to maintain a safe and clean ward environment
Participate in Quality Assurance/ Infection Control Committee to monitor and evaluate safe, quality and appropriateness of nursing care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Is responsible to be familiar with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and all emergency protocols
Training and Development
Participate in training and development of junior staff
Ensure newly joined nursing aide, health care assistant and health attendant are oriented and inducted to provide safe care to residents
Administration
Ensure the safe storage of all confidential files, records, documents and that residents confidentiality is maintained at all time
Ensure that effective and cooperative working relationships are maintained within the Nursing Department and between internal and external customer groups
Assist in maintaining an inventory list of ward equipment and regular maintenance
Assist to plan roster and do manpower deployment when needed
Assume the role of Overall in charge in the absence of RN maintenance
