Assistant Nurse Clinician

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands Hospital, a next-generation healthcare system in Singapore, seeks an Assistant Nurse Clinician to deliver high-quality patient care and support nursing excellence within the department.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, coordinated and person-centred care across the patient journey, mentor junior staff, and lead quality and patient safety initiatives while upholding evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing is required and registration with the Singapore Nursing Board is essential.
• Minimum 7–10 years of clinical nursing experience and demonstrated leadership in clinical initiatives.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Function as primary nurse for patients with complex care needs and manage holistic nursing care.
• Identify at-risk patients and coordinate follow-up after discharge.
• Lead nursing rounds and mentor junior nurses to support competency development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions from hospital to home or community settings.
• Promote evidence-based practice and lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Practising Certificate (Singapore Nursing Board)

7–10 years nursing experience

Job description

Woodlands Hospital is a next-generation healthcare system designed to meet the future of care. As an integrated acute and community hospital with specialist outpatient clinics and innovative care models, we deliver person-centred, connected and seamless care across the continuum of care.

Our mission is to redefine healthcare for an ageing and diverse population through clinical excellence, inter-professional collaboration, innovation and strong community partnerships. Through compassionate care and evidence-based practice, we strive to create better health outcomes for our patients and communities.

Why This Role Matters

We are looking for a dedicated and clinically competent Assistant Nurse Clinician to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care while supporting nursing excellence within the department.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, patients and caregivers to ensure safe, coordinated and person-centred care across the patient journey.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Excellence in Patient Care

• Function as the primary nurse for patients with complex care needs, ensuring comprehensive and holistic nursing management.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized care plans to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Identify patients at risk of readmission and coordinate appropriate interventions and post-discharge follow-up.
• Collaborate with internal and external healthcare providers to support seamless transitions from hospital to home or community care settings.
• Lead and facilitate nursing rounds to promote patient-centred and evidence-based care.
• Support nurses in addressing transitional care requirements and ensuring continuity of care upon discharge.

Be a Clinical Resource and Mentor

• Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff in managing complex patient situations.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior nurses through bedside teaching, nursing rounds and competency development activities.
• Facilitate nursing education programmes and support continuing professional development.
• Act as a preceptor, assessor or competency facilitator where required.

Lead Quality and Patient Safety Initiatives

• Promote evidence-based nursing practice and drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify clinical risks, gaps in practice and opportunities for service enhancement.
• Educate and support staff in risk management and patient safety practices, including falls prevention, infection control, medication safety and pressure injury prevention.
• Participate in audits, peer reviews and performance improvement projects to strengthen care delivery standards.
• Monitor compliance with nursing policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Partner Across the Care Continuum

• Collaborate actively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement integrated care plans.
• Advocate for patients and caregivers to ensure their needs, preferences and goals are respected.
• Support patient and family education initiatives to enhance health literacy and self-management capabilities.
• Strengthen partnerships with healthcare and community providers to improve patient outcomes beyond hospital care.

Drive Professional and Service Development

• Contribute to the development and review of nursing policies, care guidelines and patient education materials.
• Assist in identifying departmental learning and development needs and support competency frameworks.
• Participate in projects and initiatives that enhance nursing practice, service delivery and workforce capability.
• Maintain professional competence through continuous learning and active participation in continuing nursing education programmes.

Demonstrate Leadership and Accountability

• Lead by example through professional conduct, clinical expertise and sound decision-making.
• Supervise and coordinate nursing resources effectively to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Promote a positive, collaborative and patient-focused culture within the department.

What You Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution approved by the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Registered Nurse with a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Singapore Nursing Board.
• At least 7 to 10 years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Demonstrated competence in managing complex patient care and leading clinical initiatives.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop nursing professionals.
• Passion for patient advocacy and service excellence.
• Strong commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and the quality of healthcare delivery.
• Work alongside passionate healthcare professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Develop your clinical leadership capabilities and advance your nursing career.
• Contribute to innovative models of care that are shaping the future of healthcare in Singapore.
• Be part of an organisation committed to professional development, continuous learning and nursing excellence.