(Less Clinical) Contract Palliative Trained Senior / Staff Nurse (Visit West Hospital/ Nursing Home) (Up 6K) #HJC

Cross site between Acute and Community Hospital and Nursing Homes to enhance smooth transition of care. To take responsibility for the management of a specialist palliative care nursing caseload in the community or acute setting.

To manage a specialist palliative care nursing caseload. To identify, plan, and manage patients’ end of life symptoms in collaboration with the Palliative Care Team.

Job Responsibilities:

The incumbent shall be responsible to: 
 

A) In Acute Setting (work with inpatient palliative team at hospital)

• Participate in the assessment, development, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of care in accordance with professional guidelines.
• Take appropriate interventions as required after discussion with palliative team.
• Develop and display high level of clinical and technical palliative care expertise which encompasses drug management and use of syringe drivers.
• Collaborate with the MDT to assess patient’s need for physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual support.
• Support ward nurses and educate caregivers on dying process and management of patients on end - of- life (including basic nursing procedures to ensure comfort).
• Review patient care plans and realign goals of care in case of admission 
• Be the liaison and Point of Contact between the nursing home team case managers and ward team.
• Coordinate end -of- life care back to the NH or hospice.

B) In Community Settings (Nursing Home)

• Prioritise and manage a specialist palliative care nursing caseload. Review nursing care plans for NH residents
• Participate in regular reviews with nursing home team and palliative team.
• Attend regular case discussion/ multi-disciplinary/mortality review discussions in NH.
• Follow up with nursing staff on nursing care plans.
• Attend to nursing home staff’s queries and provide clarifications.
• Collaborate with nursing home team to review and implement nursing care pathways and protocols to meet resident’s needs.
• Liaise between nursing home team and palliative team.
• Assist in providing training for the nursing home staff.
• Support nursing home staff in ensuring residents are screened and eligible residents are recruited.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse certificate
• Relevant Advanced Nursing Diploma or equivalent is preferred for candidate applying for the Senior Staff Nurse position
• Relevant clinical experience
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

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Jace Choo Oi Kei
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