Senior Staff Nurse

Company description:

The National Neuroscience Institute (NNI), Singapore is the national specialist centre and regional centre for clinical referrals for the management and treatment of the neurosciences, as well as for education and research conducted in the field. NNI offers over 20 subspecialties in neuroscience care and treats a broad range of illness affecting the brain, spine, nerves and muscles. Offering a comprehensive range of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neuroradiology services using the latest technology and experience of our healthcare professionals, NNI is at the forefront of neuroscience care in Singapore and across the region.

Responsible for assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the overall clinical practice setting and standard of care for patients in Neurology/Neurosurgery department. You will work closely with the all grades of nursing staff, physicians and inter-disciplinary team to provide optimal care and best outcomes to patients. You will act as a clinical resource person to nursing staff in the management of patients and manages a practice caseload in Neuroscience. You will adopt evidenced-based clinical practice, teaching programmes to nursing staff, provide resources and comprehensive patient education programmes to patients, families & public. You will also be cross-trained and deployed to provide nursing care in the Endovascular Centre. Able to perform rotating shifts and on-call duties.

Requirements

• Recognised General Nursing qualification and registered with the Singapore Nursing Board
• Degree in Nursing or Advanced Diploma in Nursing or its equivalent in the area of Neuroscience specialty is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical working experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Possesses good communication skills and a good team player