Enrolled Nurse (Inpatient Ward)

Job Purpose
Provide direct nursing care to patients under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse, ensuring safe, quality, patient-centred care and positive clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.

• Perform basic nursing care independently within scope of practice.

• Monitor and record patients’ vital signs, intake/output and nursing observations.

• Report changes in patients’ conditions promptly to the Nurse-in-Charge.

• Assist doctors and Registered Nurses during ward rounds, examinations and procedures.

• Assist in medication administration (excluding intravenous injections).

• Provide patient and caregiver education on self-care and health management.

• Monitor patients for signs of deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Perform clinical procedures such as ECG, blood glucose monitoring and simple wound dressing.

• Participate in nursing assessments, infection control and quality improvement activities.

• Support emergency response, incident reporting and follow-up actions.

• Monitor ward supplies and ensure proper use of resources and equipment.

• Guide junior staff, trainees and Healthcare Assistants where required.

• Maintain a safe, clean and therapeutic environment for patients.

• Perform other duties assigned by Nursing Management.

Job Requirements

• NITEC in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing from a recognised institution.

• Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

• Registered Enrolled Nurse with a valid Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) Practising Certificate.

• Knowledge of basic nursing care, patient assessment and documentation.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately during emergencies.

• Commitment to patient safety, quality care and infection control standards.