Nurse Clinician

St. John's Home for Elderly Persons; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing home in Singapore is seeking a highly driven Nurse Clinician to manage nursing care, oversee ward operations, and assist in the transition to a new nursing home. This role offers the opportunity to shape nursing care practices and develop clinical protocols. Ideal candidates should be registered nurses with an advanced diploma or degree, have BCLS certification, and possess prior clinical teaching or management experience. Join a collaborative team in a setting dedicated to offering exceptional care for seniors.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Prior experience as a Clinical Instructor, Infection Control Lead or similar roles.
• Valid BCLS Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing care and daily functions under the DON's guidance.
• Oversee ward operations and resident care.
• Develop and update clinical protocols.
• Conduct training programs and competency assessments.
• Assist in strategic planning for the nursing home transition.

Skills

Registered Nurse registration

Clinical protocol development

Training program management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Advanced/Specialist Diploma or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

BCLS Certification

Job description

Join Our Team at St John's Home for Elderly Persons

Since 1958, St John's Home for Elderly Persons has been a trusted Sheltered Home for seniors under the Ministry of Social and Family Affairs (MSF). As we transition into a Nursing Home under the Ministry of Health (MOH) by 2026, we are seeking a highly driven Nurse Clinician to co-create the future of our Nursing Home to be aModel of Care and aLiving Sanctuary to be a Safe and Secured Haven for all who enters.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Operations

• Manage nursing care and daily functions, escalating matters as necessary under the Director of Nursing (DON)'s guidance.
• Oversee ward operations, including resident care and nursing team management, providing cross-coverage as needed.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards, code of ethics, and evidence-based practices in nursing services.
• Develop and update clinical protocols to maintain regulatory compliance and standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify training needs, develop staff knowledge and skills, and support other departments during activities or crises.
• Conduct training programs, continuous learning courses, and yearly clinical competency assessments.
• Monitor infection prevention practices and clinical emergencies.
• Stay current with advancements in nursing and clinical practices through evidence-based literature and research.

Nursing Home Transition

• Assist in strategic planning and process development for the new nursing home.
• Develop Clinical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA).
• Create training schedules for mass nursing hires.
• Contribute to shaping Nursing's identity (uniform design, specializations, etc.).
• Evaluate and select vendors for equipment, consumables, and clinical products.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Advanced/Specialist Diploma or Bachelor's Degree.
• Valid BCLS Certification.
• Prior experience as a Clinical Instructor, Infection Control Lead and/or previous similar appointments (Nurse Clinician/Educator/Manager in the ILTC sector will be highly advantageous.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of nursing care in our new nursing home.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.