Assistant Nurse Clinician

AWWA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Singapore seeks an Assistant Nurse Clinician to provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team. The ideal candidate will ensure quality, evidence-based care for residents, mentor teams, and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing and registration with the Singapore Nursing Board are required, along with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor effectively.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing team in managing clinical emergencies.
• Oversee residents’ health monitoring and care updates.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for holistic care.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Quality improvement

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

The Assistant Nurse Clinician provides clinical leadership, supervision, and support to the nursing team in an AWWA Home. This role ensures safe, evidence-based, and person-centred care for residents, while working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes. The Nurse Clinician also plays a key role in mentoring, quality improvement, and fostering a culture of service excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing team in managing clinical emergencies and escalating cases when necessary.
• Oversee the monitoring of residents’ health conditions, evaluate progress against care plans, and make timely updates to ensure continuity of care.
• Detect early signs of deterioration in residents’ conditions through appropriate clinical assessments and observations.
• Supervise and guide the nursing team in providing care in accordance with evidence-based nursing standards and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines, nursing protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Actively participate in physicians’ rounds and ensure accurate execution and follow-through of treatment plans.
• Provide clinical coverage for staff nurses when required.
• Lead infection prevention and control measures, maintain a safe and hygienic environment, and ensure proper use and care of medical equipment.
• Offer clinical guidance, mentorship, and supervision to Staff Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Nursing Aides, and Healthcare Assistants.
• Support staff orientation, training, competency assessments, and continuous professional development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care, monitor residents’ progress, and achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Conduct clinical audits and provide feedback to monitor nursing performance and the quality of holistic care.

Job Specifications

• Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within an acute or community hospital setting.
• Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with relevant specialty qualifications.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage teams effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive and professional attitude.
• Committed to service excellence and quality resident care.
• Willing to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• IT savvy – MS‑Excel‑PowerPoint.
• Strong communications & inter‑personal relationship skills.