Assistant Director of Nursing

ACHIEVE CAREER CONSULTANT PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACHIEVE CAREER CONSULTANT PTE LTD is seeking a Fully Registered Nurse to lead and coordinate nursing services in a residential care setting. You will supervise nursing and care teams, provide clinical guidance, and work with the DON to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires extensive clinical and administrative experience, with a focus on quality improvement, infection control and staff development to support residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Fully registered nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent health-related qualification.
• Advanced Diploma in a relevant clinical specialty.
• 10 years of progressive clinical and administrative experience in acute or residential care.
• 2 years' experience in a similar position in a medium/large nursing home, OR 5 years' experience as a Senior Nurse Manager in an acute hospital, community hospital or nursing home.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services in consultation with the Director of Nursing (DON).
• Lead and supervise the nursing and care teams, providing clinical guidance and support.
• Coordinate residential care activities with Nurse Managers and the nursing team.
• Conduct nursing rounds and follow up on clinical, safety and service issues.
• Monitor and improve the quality of nursing care through audits, quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, fire safety, security and nursing standards.
• Investigate and manage unusual incidents, escalating matters to the DON when required.
• Work closely with residents, relatives and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care coordination.
• Monitor residents' changing care needs and recommend improvements to nursing services.
• Ensure adequate manpower, appropriate staff skill mix and proper coverage across shifts.
• Oversee nursing competencies, staff performance appraisal and professional development.
• Support the DON in new programmes, projects and operational matters, and deputies in the DON's absence.
• Participate in staff training, nursing committees, quality improvement projects and other assigned duties.

Skills

Staff supervision

Quality improvement

Infection control

Quality audits

Education

Degree in Nursing or equivalent health-related qualification

Advanced Diploma in a relevant clinical specialty

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services in consultation with the Director of Nursing (DON)
• Lead and supervise the nursing and care teams, providing clinical guidance and support
• Coordinate residential care activities with Nurse Managers and the nursing team
• Conduct nursing rounds and follow up on clinical, safety and service issues
• Monitor and improve the quality of nursing care through audits, quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with infection control, fire safety, security and nursing standards
• Investigate and manage unusual incidents, escalating matters to the DON when required
• Work closely with residents, relatives and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care coordination
• Monitor residents' changing care needs and recommend improvements to nursing services
• Ensure adequate manpower, appropriate staff skill mix and proper coverage across shifts
• Oversee nursing competencies, staff performance appraisal and professional development
• Support the DON in new programmes, projects and operational matters, and deputies in the DON's absence.
• Participate in staff training, nursing committees, quality improvement projects and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Fully Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent health-related qualification
• Advanced Diploma in a relevant clinical specialty
• 10 years of progressive clinical and administrative experience in acute or residential care
• 2 years' experience in a similar position in a medium/large nursing home, OR 5 years' experience as a Senior Nurse Manager in an acute hospital, community hospital or nursing home
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.