Hougang - Nurse Manager (Nursing Home)

-; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Singapore is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for its upcoming nursing home in Hougang, set to open in early 2026. The candidate will oversee a multi-disciplinary team, ensure compliance with nursing standards, and lead quality assurance activities. An RN registration with the Singapore Nursing Board, along with strong leadership and communication skills, is required for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Nursing or Degree in Nursing required.
• Full RN Registration with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) is necessary.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards set by the Ministry of Health and SNB.
• Lead quality assurance activities for nursing care.
• Promote evidence-based nursing care practices.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Nursing or Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for our upcoming nursing home in Hougang, scheduled to begin operations in early 2026. Initially, you will be required to start at our current branch in Macpherson by the end of 2025.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee the multi-disciplinary team.
2. Responsible for the compliance of all nursing standards as stipulated by Ministry of Health and Singapore Nursing Board.
3. Lead quality assurance activities to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care. Ensure quality audits are planned and conducted periodically. Follow up with areas for corrective improvements.
4. Promote evidence-based practices or nursing care delivery.
5. Ensure written policies and procedures and work process are available and up to date to guide the provision of nursing care delivery.
6. Ensure the smooth transition of the residents from acute to chronic care and back to the community, where possible.
7. Direct care of the residents to ensure compliance to standards.
8. Ensure appropriate skills mix and adequate manpower resourcing for all shifts and types of services.
9. Direct and facilitate staff development and competencies upgrading through various opportunities. These may include formal education, in-house or approved online learning programmes.
10. Guide orientation / induction programmes and preceptorship for all new staff.
11. Support the DON in nursing home management and deputizes in his/her absence.

Requirements

• Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Nursing/ Degree in Nursing
• Full RN Registration with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Pleasant personality
• Good leadership skills

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.