About the Company

Blanket Care is an assisted living service designed to enhance the quality of life for seniors by integrating personalised medical care and lifestyle support, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that promotes independence, well-being, and dignity.

Job Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Nurse to join our newly established Elder's Home in Malabe. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality nursing care, support daily medical needs, and respond to emergencies, working closely with our in-house doctor and care team to ensure optimal resident well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Deliver comprehensive nursing care including phlebotomy, medication administration, wound care, and assistance with daily living activities.
• Psychological Support: Promote mental and emotional well-being through compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Care Planning: Implement care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. Coordinate with hospitals, pharmacies, and specialists as needed.
• Health Assessments: Conduct regular health checks, identify signs of deterioration, and provide first-line medical support before escalation to a doctor.
• Documentation & Organization: Maintain accurate, legally compliant medical records. Document care plans, treatments, and progress while managing time effectively across multiple residents.
• Family & Caregiver Communication: Engage with families, educate them on health conditions, and guide caregivers on elderly care and infection control.
• Education & Empowerment: Educate residents and their families on health maintenance and self-care strategies.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, caregivers, and allied health professionals to ensure cohesive, high-quality care.
• Regulatory Compliance: Uphold healthcare standards and ensure adherence to all relevant clinical and legal regulations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Licensure: Registered with the Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC) or NAITA.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience preferably in elderly care, palliative care, general medicine or surgery wards.

Special Skills:

1. Additional qualifications in psychology are highly desirable.
2. Experience in old-age care
3. Experience in psychiatric wards and/or clinics

Compensation & Benefits:

• Flexible 8-hour shifts shared by a team of 3 nurses
  • 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (8 hours)
  • 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (8 hours)
  • 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (8 hours)
• Performance Bonus - Up to 10,000 LKR
  • Performance Bonus Eligibility Criteria
    • Resident satisfaction
    • Medication administration accuracy
    • Resident safety and comfort during night hours
    • Proper shift handover and documentation
    • Responsiveness to emergencies and night-time issues
    • Team collaboration and punctuality
• Professional development opportunities in training in elderly and palliative care.
• Meals during shift: Yes
• Uniform: Provided

Application Deadline: 10 June 2025