Staff Nurse (Palliative Care) - East

Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence & Symptom Management
• Conduct comprehensive home-based nursing assessments for palliative patients.
• Develop, implement, and review Individualized Care Plans focused on pain relief and symptom management (e.g., breathlessness, nausea, wound care).
• Administer medications and perform nursing procedures (e.g., NGT, catheter care, venting) in accordance with physician orders and clinical protocols.
• Caregiver Empowerment & Education
• Train and support caregivers on proper nursing techniques, medication administration, and recognizing signs of end-of-life transitions.
• Provide psychosocial support and bereavement care to families, ensuring they feel supported through the grieving process.
• Coordination & Advocacy
• Act as a liaison between the patient, family, and the multi-disciplinary team (Doctors, Medical Social Workers).
• Coordinate seamless referrals to inpatient hospices, community resources, or emergency services when necessary.
• Professional Standards
• Maintain meticulous and timely clinical documentation (Target: Average of 6 home visits per day).
• Ensure all care aligns with the National Guidelines for Palliative Care and SNB standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) practicing certificate. A Diploma or Degree in Nursing is required.
• Specialization: An Advanced Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care or Gerontology is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience. Prior experience in Home Care, Community Nursing, or Oncology is a significant advantage.
• Core Competencies: * Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently in a home setting.
• Excellent communication skills to navigate sensitive end-of-life conversations.
• A compassionate, resilient, and patient-centric mindset.
• Application Instructions
• Please submit your updated CV for consideration. To help us process your application, please include:
• Last Drawn Salary (per month)
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• Notice Period / Earliest Availability

Additional Information

About Metta Hospice Care Since 2000, Metta Hospice Care has provided compassionate, home-based palliative care to over 5,000 terminally ill patients across Singapore. As a member of the Singapore Hospice Council (SHC) and the Asia Pacific Hospice Network (APHN) , our mission is to provide dignity, comfort, and holistic support to patients and their families during life's final journey-all within the sanctuary of their own homes. The Role: What You'll Do As a Palliative Staff Nurse, you are the heartbeat of our home-care service. You will provide high-touch, person-centered nursing care, specializing in symptom management and end-of-life support. You will work independently in the community, serving as a clinical expert and an emotional anchor for families.

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