Nurse Manager

Sree Narayana Mission; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Sree Narayana Mission in Singapore is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead residential nursing services and ensure high standards of resident care. You will oversee daily operations, staffing, training, and collaboration with medical staff to deliver holistic care.

Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, coordinating care plans, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving quality improvements to meet residents’ needs and safety standards in a busy home setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in health-related subject or equivalent recognised by Singapore Nursing Board.
• At least two years in a similar nursing home role or 6+ years as Senior Staff Nurse in hospital.
• State Registered Nurse license and practising license required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for elder care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for professional nursing care of all residents by overseeing daily operations and staffing.
• Plan and execute holistic care to meet residents’ needs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise between Nursing, medical practitioners, dietitian and pharmacists to facilitate care.
• Coordinate nursing services according to standards; evaluate and improve resident care activities.
• Plan and schedule daily work for nursing staff to determine staffing requirements and shifts.
• Educate and supervise correct nursing practices and high service standards; guide nurses in quality care.
• Monitor staff performance and provide feedback to the Director of Nursing.
• Coordinate induction and orientation for new or promoted staff; conduct performance appraisals.
• Conduct nursing rounds to identify and close gaps in care; communicate with staff and relatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Elder care

Leadership

Staff supervision

Education

Degree in health-related subject

Post-basic certificate

Advanced Diploma in Nursing

State Registered Nurse license

Practicing License with Singapore Nursing Board

Job description

• Responsible for the professional nursing care of all residents under her charge by overseeing daily operations by ensuring shifts are adequately staffed.
• Utilises a holistic and multifaceted approach to plan and execute care to meet residents’ care needs and ensure that the Home’s nursing services meet and adhere to regulations and licensing requirements.
• Liaise between the Nursing department and medical practitioners, dietitian and pharmacists as needed to help facilitate residents’ care.
• Assist in coordinating and facilitating nursing care services according to established standards in the management of residential care units. Evaluate resident care activities and recommend improvements.
• Plan and schedule daily work for nursing staffs work to determine staffing requirements and shift schedules.
• Educate and supervise conduct of correct nursing practices and high service standards beside supervise and guide nurses in providing quality care to ensure residents’ satisfaction and safety.
• Monitor performance of all categories of staff from Staff Nurses and below and provide feedback to the Director of Nursing.
• Monitor and evaluate nursing workflows, systems and processes to bring about safe, competent, compassionate and holistic care.
• Coordinate and oversee induction and orientation programs to new staff, promoted or re-designated staff to meet role and work requirements of the job. Induct new staff personally if required.
• Conduct performance appraisal and counselling of staff on unprofessional conduct and practices.
• Supervises and provides clinical guidance to the healthcare team by being actively involved in direct resident care.
• Identifying and presenting resident care issues for professional transdisciplinary discussions at clinical conference and other platforms.
• Conducting nursing rounds to identify clinical and service issues with the aim of addressing and closing gaps in care.
• Communicating and collaborating with intra- and inter-departmental staff, residents and relatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in the health-related subject or equivalent / Post-basic certificate / Advanced Diploma in a Nursing speciality / Graduate of a Diploma in Nursing Programme, recognised by Singapore Nursing Board.
• At least two years of working experience in a similar position in a medium or large-sized Nursing Home; or at least 6 years or more of nursing experience as a Senior Staff Nurse in an acute or community hospital.
• Possess State Registered Nurse license
• Valid Practicing License with Singapore Nursing Board
• Possess interpersonal skills and passionate working with elderly.