Assistant Nurse Clinician

-; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore seeks an Assistant Nurse Clinician to provide direct patient care, supervise junior nurses, and ensure compliance with clinical guidelines. Candidates must have a Registered Nursing Certificate, a Diploma in Nursing, and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills. The role involves participating in quality improvement projects, supporting high-acuity patient care, and maintaining high standards of patient safety and documentation. This position requires the ability to work shifts and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Possess effective communication skills to interact with diverse individuals.
• Displayed maturity and objectivity in leading teams.
• Familiar with nursing protocols and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support during emergencies.
• Guide and support junior nurses in daily work.
• Participate in clinical improvement projects and audits.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical supervision

Communication

Adaptability

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nursing Certificate

Diploma in Nursing

Post-basic or Advanced Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Clinical Activities

• Providing direct patient care and acting as a clinical role model for best nursing practices
• Supporting complex clinical decision-making and timely escalation of patient care concerns
• Participating in ward rounds to monitor patient condition, care quality, and safety
• Ensuring adherence to nursing protocols, care plans, and clinical SOPs
• Supporting care of high-acuity or high-risk patients (e.g. falls risk, pressure injuries, MDROs, tracheostomy care, wound management)
• Ensuring effective clinical handovers and continuity of care across shifts
• Providing clinical support during emergencies and deteriorating patient situations
• Support in Code Blue training sessions for the staff
• Participating actively in clinical improvement and practice enhancement projects
• Disseminate and implement clinical operational policies relating to direct client care procedures
• Assist in conducting clinical competency and providing orientation to new staff onboard

• Staff Supervision & Development

• Guiding and supporting junior nurses and healthcare assistants in daily clinical work
• Providing bedside coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback
• Supervise daily nursing care routines and procedures as a resource personnel to ensure quality of care provision
• Supporting orientation and on-the-job training for new hires and locum staff
• Supporting the trained preceptors in providing relevant coaching and mentorship to new hires
• Assisting with clinical competency assessments and skills validation
• Reinforcing professional conduct, accountability, and ethical nursing practice
• Supporting ANM/NM in identifying training needs and education gaps
• Promoting a culture of learning, teamwork, and professionalism
• Conduct regular clinical trainings and workshops for the clinical team
• Participate actively in clinical improvement projects

• Quality, Patient Safety & Clinical Governance

• The Assistant Nurse Clinician contributes to quality and patient safety initiatives by:

• Participating in quality improvement activities aligned with unit and organisational goals
• Supporting clinical audits (e.g. medication safety, falls prevention, infection control, documentation compliance, etc)
• Identifying clinical practice gaps and supporting corrective actions
• Promoting safe care practices and compliance with reporting requirements
• Encouraging incident reporting and open communication related to patient safety
• Supporting implementation of evidence-based practices at the point of care

• Resource & Manpower Coordination

• The Assistant Nurse Clinician supports efficient use of resources by:

• Supporting shift workflow and appropriate task allocation within the team
• Assisting ANM/NM in ensuring adequate skill mix during shifts
• Supporting coverage during staff shortages or unexpected absences
• Practising stewardship in the use of consumables and clinical equipment
• Ensuring readiness and availability of essential ward equipment

• Regulatory Compliance & Audits

• The Assistant Nurse Clinician supports compliance and governance by:

• Adhering to Hospital to Home (HHOM), Ministry of Health (MOH) licensing requirements, and Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) professional standards
• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and clinical guidelines
• Supporting audit readiness through proper clinical documentation and practices
• Support in internal and external audits and inspections
• Maintaining high infection prevention and control standards
• Highlighting non-compliance or practice gaps to nursing leadership promptly
• Support in accreditation and licensing preparation exercises
• Support in documentation readiness for audits and regulatory reporting
• Support in data required to meet audit and performance management targets in a timely manner

• Administrative Reporting & Documentation

• The Assistant Nurse Clinician ensures accurate and timely documentation by:

• Maintaining clear, accurate, and timely nursing documentation in clinical systems
• Supporting incident reporting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and follow-up documentation as required
• Assisting in maintaining competency and training records when assigned
• Communicating effectively with nursing leaders and multidisciplinary teams

• Systems and Administrative Support

• Support clinical workflow coordination
• Respond to internal queries related to clinical and nursing matters
• Provide administrative support for clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Comply with organisational standards, procedures, protocols, and policies
• Adhere strictly to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) relating to patients and staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer / Nurse Manager

Requirements

• Possess a Registered Nursing Certificate
• Registered with Singapore Nursing Board
• Diploma in Nursing
• Post-basic or Advanced Diploma in Medical, Geriatrics, Palliative Care or relevant specialty is preferred
• Possess a professional demeanour and conduct themselves with integrity and respect towards all patients, colleagues and other parties
• Demonstrate patience and approachability while assisting patients and handling challenging situations effectively
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to interact with patients, colleagues and other parties
• Display adaptability and flexibility to work efficiently in diverse settings with changing demands and schedules
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and compliance standards
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive work attitude and strong commitment towards service excellence
• Be a mature and objective lead, possess leadership qualities and positive interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate high professional standards, integrity and ethical conduct
• Exhibit strong leadership presence and emotional intelligence
• Display adaptability and resilience in dynamic healthcare environments
• Possess up-to-date Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) + Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certificate
• Must be able to work shift, occasional weekends and night shifts and public holidays
• Willing to go on rotational on-call roster weekly

Work Location- 1800 Upper Changi Road North Singapore 507695

Please submit your application via below link:

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