Department
- SATA CommHealth Fernvale Dialysis Centre
Reports to
- Senior Nurse Manager
Broad Function
- You are responsible to support the Dialysis Centre to deliver holistic care by assisting in all aspects of the management to achieve maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness in the facility while maintaining a safe environment that is supportive of optimal patient care.
Roles and Responsibilities
Administrative Responsibilities
- Supervise and oversee, orders and storage of all supplies and inventory for efficient utilisation.
- Conduct monthly stock count ensure upkeeping of store
- Record and update all the patient’s medical history and related data and ensures to maintain confidentiality of information
- Participate in cost control initiatives
- Always maintain the facility in a clean, safe and sanitary environment
- Adhere to all safety regulations and healthcare standards
- Assume other additional duties and responsibilities assigned by PD Nurse Lead/Nurse Manager/Dialysis Centre head.
Staff-related Responsibilities
- Supervise nurses and other clinical staff to provide safe and effective care to patients if applicable
- Act as mentor and preceptor for newly joined PD nurse/s
- Provide training to the nurses related to peritoneal dialysis
- To ensure compliance with updated nursing policies and procedures.
- Report the incident (relating to clinical incidents, technical issue, patients complaint, compliance issue etc.) timely.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development
- Participate for any quality improvement projects as assigned by the PD Nurse Lead/Nurse Manager/ Dialysis Centre head
Clinical Duties
- Ensure care delivery to patients in accordance to Key Performance Indicators.
- Demonstrate competency in dialysis-related procedures according to protocols including the care and procedures of dialysis access.
- Providing the patient/caregivers training of PD.
- Providing the PD services to patient either in centre or at home (whichever is applicable)
- Responsible in assessing and documenting patient’s parameters and psychophysio-social needs before, during and after treatment. Apply knowledge of altered health status in the assessment process. Report any abnormalities doctor timely and initiate referrals to hospitals and community resources when necessary.
- Coordinate with dietitian and medical social workers to provide comprehensive patient care
- Carry out doctor prescription on PD regimen
- Prepare and administer medications as per prescription. Demonstrate knowledge of action, dosage and potential side effect of medications.
- Demonstrate competency in PD equipment related procedures according to protocol including troubleshooting, disinfection, care and maintenance.
- Ensure to Implement treatment plan, monitor progress and review outcome regularly. Ensure patient records which includes prescription, medication, medical history, recent hospitalization, clinical data, appointment, etc. are updated.
- Provide doctor in charge with up-to-date information of patient’s clinical data and finding for effective and appropriate intervention and prescription if applicable.
- Refer patient to internal or external doctor if needed.
- Ensure patients and their families are educated on renal dialysis care by regular communications through Business WhatsApp account, call or email.
- Ensure accurate, complete and timely documentation of patients’ clinical notes which includes care provided.
- Participate in quality improvement projects to pursue quality outcomes for patients.
- Adhere to proper aseptic techniques and infection prevention and control protocol.
- Provide on call support to patients
Educational Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing
- Valid BCL’s
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years work experience, with at least 2 years of Peritoneal Dialysis nursing experience
- Haemodialysis renal experience ia an advantage
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Able to work in team and independently
- Pleasant personality
Interested applicants are invited to send in their detailed resumes with the subject line “Staff Nurse (Peritoneal Dialysis)” to recruitment@sata.com.sg
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.