Nurse Manager

THYE HUA KWAN NURSING HOME LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing home in Singapore is seeking a Nursing Supervisor to oversee nursing operations, ensure compliance with healthcare standards, and lead quality assurance initiatives. This position involves managing a team of nursing staff, direct patient care, and participating in personnel development and training programs.

Qualifications

• Required to oversee a team and ensure compliance with nursing standards.
• Experience in staff development and quality assurance in nursing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the nursing team and ensures compliance with nursing standards.
• Leads quality assurance activities for nursing care.
• Prepares rosters and daily staff assignments for the ward.

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

• Oversees the team of RN/EN, NA/HCA under her charge.
• Responsible for compliance with all nursing standards as stipulated by MOH and SNB.
• Leads quality assurance activities to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care in the ward.
• Ensures quality audits are planned, conducted periodically, and followed up with corrective actions.
• Ensures written policies and SOPs are available and up to date to guide nursing practices.
• Provides direct care to patients to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensures smooth transition of residents from acute to chronic care and back to the community where possible.
• Ensures appropriate skill mix and adequate manpower resourcing for all shifts and services within her/his purview.
• Directs and facilitates staff development, skills, and competency upgrading through in-house training, approved online learning, or formal education opportunities.
• Guides orientation/induction programs and preceptorship for all new staff.
• Prepares roster and daily staff assignments for the ward/department.
• Supports the HOD in nursing home management and deputizes in her/his absence.
• Collaborates with Allied Health on preventive and rehabilitative programs for residents.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

• Promotes evidence-based practices in nursing care delivery.
• Demonstrates awareness of current nursing and healthcare practices.
• Monitors and analyzes trends and changing needs of patients in institutional settings.
• Carries out any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.