Head of Nursing

Kanry Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a Nursing Home leader to translate vision into nursing strategies, oversee compliance, and lead nursing staff. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of senior nursing experience, strong strategic planning skills, and a valid nursing license under the Singapore Nursing Board. This challenging position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to quality improvement in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid license under the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
• At least 15 years of senior nursing experience.
• Experience in project management and healthcare transformation initiatives is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Translate the organization’s vision into nursing strategies and policies.
• Oversee nursing practices to ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire senior nursing leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Operational management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Nursing Home

5 days work week (including weekend, PH), 42.5 hours (8.30am to 6pm)

Basic salary up $12000 +AWS + VB

Upper Thomson

Job Responsibilities:

• Translate the organization’s vision into nursing strategies and policies.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership on service innovation, program development, and long-term care strategies.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and innovation across all care settings.
• Oversee nursing practices to ensure compliance with MOH, SNB, and international standards.
• Standardize frameworks for clinical practice, education, and patient safety across facilities.
• Lead evidence-based practices, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage manpower, financial, and training resources for nursing services.
• Ensure appropriate skills mix, manpower deployment, and succession planning.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire senior nursing leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Build succession pipelines for future nursing leaders.
• Foster interdepartmental collaboration to enhance the care experience.
• Act as the key link between physicians, nurses, and management.
• Engage patients, families, and partners to ensure client satisfaction.
• Represent nursing leadership in regulatory, accreditation, and industry platforms.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Master’s preferred).
• Registered Nurse with a valid license under the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
• At least 15 years of senior nursing experience, with proven leadership in hospitals and/or nursing home settings.
• Strong track record in strategic planning, operational management, and clinical governance.
• Visionary, decisive, and people-focused leader with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in project management, large-scale program rollouts, or healthcare transformation initiatives will be an advantage.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.