Assistant / Deputy Director of Nursing

Apex Harmony Lodge; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Harmony Lodge invites an experienced nursing leader to guide and shape dementia and elder care. You will translate data into improvements, lead cross-disciplinary teams and strengthen governance to ensure resident safety and exceptional care.

You will develop future leaders, drive evidence-based practice, and champion person-centred care, while aligning with MOH and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Nursing with valid registration under the Singapore Nursing Board.
• 10 years’ experience in long-term care in a senior nursing leadership role, or 5–8 years in acute care with geriatrics/community care.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, MOH regulatory requirements and the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA)
• Experience in nursing education, leadership development, quality improvement or organisational transformation

Responsibilities

• Translating clinical data, audits and quality indicators into actionable improvements.
• Fostering collaboration across nursing, allied health, psychosocial and operational teams.
• Leading nursing education, competency development and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Strengthening clinical governance, risk management, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement in nursing practices, care models and service delivery.
• Providing strategic oversight of nursing operations to ensure quality, safety and continuity of resident care.
• Championing person-centred dementia care and promoting residents' autonomy, dignity and quality of life.
• Developing nursing leadership capabilities through succession planning, mentorship and talent development.
• Representing the nursing department in organisational initiatives, professional engagements and external collaborations

Skills

Strategic thinking

People development

Problem-solving

Leadership

Empathy

Collaboration

Education

Degree or Master’s in Nursing with SNB registration

Job description

Great nursing leadership shapes the culture of care!

One moment, you are guiding nursing leaders through complex clinical challenges. The next, you are working on strengthening clinical governance, developing future nursing leaders, or rethinking how dementia care can be delivered better.

At Apex Harmony Lodge, we are looking for a leader who sees beyond clinical routines —someone who can inspire people, challenge conventional practices and turn innovative ideas into meaningful improvements in residents' lives.

We think you will enjoy this role if you:

• Are passionate about transforming elderly and dementia care!
• Lead with empathy, confidence and a strong sense of accountability
• Thrive in navigating complex challenges and driving organisational change
• Think strategically while staying connected to the realities of frontline care
• Value multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver holistic, person-centred care
• Enjoy empowering others and developing the next generation of nursing leaders
• Naturally challenge existing practices respectfully and seek better ways of doing things

You will be responsible for:

• Translating clinical data, audits and quality indicators into actionable improvements
• Fostering collaboration across nursing, allied health, psychosocial and operational teams
• Leading nursing education, competency development and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Strengthening clinical governance, risk management, quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement in nursing practices, care models and service delivery
• Providing strategic oversight of nursing operations to ensure quality, safety and continuity of resident care
• Championing person-centred dementia care and promoting residents' autonomy, dignity and quality of life
• Developing nursing leadership capabilities through succession planning, mentorship and talent development
• Representing the nursing department in organisational initiatives, professional engagements and external collaborations

What matters most

Strong clinical expertise and leadership experience are essential. But what truly sets you apart is your ability to see the bigger picture, inspire others and translate vision into action.

We want to hear from you if you are that unique person who:

• Thrives on challenges, strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Is energised by developing people and building high-performing teams
• Holds a Degree or Master's in Nursing with valid registration under the Singapore Nursing Board
• Brings 10 years' experience in long-term care (preferred) in a senior nursing leadership role, or 5 to 8 years' experience in acute care with exposure to geriatrics or community care
• Has strong knowledge of clinical governance, MOH regulatory requirements and the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA)
• Ideally has experience in nursing education, leadership development, quality improvement or organisational transformation