Nurse Manager / Nurse Clinician – Operating Theatre (Healthcare, Start-up) #HKN

Recruit Express Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare start-up is seeking a Nurse Manager/Nurse Clinician for the Operating Theatre in Singapore. The role involves leading nursing staff, overseeing recruitment and development, and ensuring compliance with best practices and regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in nursing, significant clinical experience, and strong project management skills. This position offers an opportunity to shape the operationalization of nursing services in a new facility.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of post-registration clinical experience in Operating Theatre.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisorial role.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing staff and foster a culture of excellence.
• Oversee recruitment and staff development.
• Collaborate with health professionals to implement protocols.
• Monitor patient outcomes and implement improvements.
• Manage nursing budgets and staffing models.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Post-basic qualification in relevant specialty

Job description

Nurse Manager / Nurse Clinician – Operating Theatre (Healthcare, Start-up) #HKN

Nurse Manager / Nurse Clinician – Operating Theatre (Healthcare, Start-up) #HKN

Location: West

Working Hours: 5 / 5.5 days, office hour

Job Description:

Lead nursing staff by fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Oversee recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and development to ensure high standards of clinical competence and professionalism.

Set clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics; provide regular feedback, coaching, clinical supervision, and mentorship to support staff growth.

Design and implement comprehensive training, continuing education, and competency programs to ensure regulatory compliance and professional development.

Collaborate with physicians, health professionals, and department heads to implement evidence-based protocols, enhance interdisciplinary communication, and improve care coordination.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and nursing best practices in patient safety and quality improvement.

Monitor patient outcomes, clinical indicators, and satisfaction metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement evidence-based interventions.

Lead and engage nursing staff in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and reviews to enhance safety, clinical outcomes, and patient experience.

Develop and manage staffing models, schedules, and workflow processes to optimize care delivery, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Manage nursing budgets, identifying opportunities for cost containment and resource optimization.

Coordinate with supply chain management for inventory, equipment procurement, and availability of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.

Establish systems and protocols for infection control, inventory management, and operational safety.

Play a key role in the setup and operationalization of nursing services in the hospital, including staffing plans, workflow design, policy development, and infrastructure planning with architects and facility designers.

Requirements:

Min Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a post-basic qualification in the relevant nursing specialty.

Singapore Registered Nurse with at least 8 years of post-registration clinical experience in Operating Theatre, of which 2 years must be in supervisorial position

Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement methodologies.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.