Senior Staff Nurse II

Summary of Role
Senior Staff Nurse will support Nurse Manager and deputize in the absence of Nurse Manager at 
the clinic to lead and manage the Dialysis Clinic; 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.
Senior Staff Nurse will second Nurse Manager and deputize in the absence of Nurse Manager at 
the clinic to collaborate with all healthcare and allied professionals to achieve quality outcome in 
the day-to-day management of the dialysis patients. 
Senior Staff Nurse will assist Nurse Manager for the professional development of staff in the 
clinic to ensure continuing education for the benefits of the staff and patients. You could also be 
tasked to work on special/ad hoc projects assigned by Head Office.

Patient Care

• Participates in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis 
clinical setting:
− Undertakes clinical/patient assessments pre, during and post dialysis treatment to evaluate 
effectiveness of care 
− Adheres to all FMC Policies and Work Instructions related to clinical and operation 
management
− Reviews blood test results and report to Medical Director of any abnormalities
− Educates patients on their diet, fluid, medications and blood pressure management to 
optimise their clinical outcomes
− Motivates and encourages patient’s adjustment to CHD
− Monitors the water treatment system and fluid for dialysis to ensure provision of safe, 
quality dialysis therapies
• Establish an effective relationship with patients and maintain good communication with 
patients and relatives; and give adequate support. 
• Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment to staff and a 
comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients as detailed in the IPC and 
environment policies
• Ensure all equipment is clean, safe and in good working condition; and report defects 
through appropriate channels.
• Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data 
Management System (TDMS)/EuClid Clinical Information system and abides by confidentiality 
and Privacy Policy.
• Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent 
standard of care

• Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards 
and opportunities for improvement

Professional Development of Self
• Assume responsibility for own professional competence by demonstrates willingness to 
evaluate own nursing practice – include complete of annual clinical competencies assessment.
• Participate in continuing education programs to gain current knowledge of development.
• Use staff ‘performance review’ constructively for personal and professional development.
• Maintain a professional image among colleagues and public.
• Comply with required dress code.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma / Degree in Nursing.
• Registration with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
• Min 5 years as Registered Nurse in Singapore – For foreign applicant
• Min 3 years of hemodialysis experience
• Advanced training in hemodialysis is a plus
• Certified and valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

Requirements
• Understand Quality Improvement process and Risk Management obligations. 
• Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate. 
• Dedicated and committed to deliver excellent patient care
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
− Good command of English and a local language (preferred)
• Able to give and receive comprehensive nursing reports.
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS-Office for words and excel is an advantage.

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