Nurse Manager- Urgent Care Centre

Thomson Medical Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead the operations of its 24-Hour Urgent Care Centre. The ideal candidate will have extensive nursing experience, including a strong management background. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with clinical standards, mentoring nursing staff, and fostering teamwork across multidisciplinary departments. If you have a passion for empowering care for women, children, and families, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse in Singapore with valid SNB licensure.
• Minimum 7–10 years of nursing experience, including 5 years in management.
• Experience in Emergency Department/UCC settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership and oversee evidence-based nursing care in a high-acuity setting.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, emergency response standards, and infection control practices.
• Mentor, coach, and develop nursing staff through structured training and competency assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Problem-solving

Knowledge of triage

Medication safety

Clinical incident management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in nursing

Post-basic qualification in Emergency Nursing or Healthcare Management

Job description

Thomson Medical is in the midst of an exciting transformation, where new ways of working, systems and processes are re‑shaping.

If you do not want to miss out this excitement and believe in our purpose in empowering life journeys by caring for generations of women, children and families, we invite you to apply for the following opportunity with us!

The Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient and collaborative management and operations of the 24-Hour Urgent Care Centre (UCC}, while aligning departmental performance with the hospital's goals and strategic objectives.

The Nurse Manager ensures that nursing services at UCC are delivered safely, effectively, and in alignment with the hospital's strategic goals and regulatory requirements.

The Nurse Manager drives clinical excellence, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with quality standards and accreditation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership and oversee evidence-based nursing care in a high-acuity setting

• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, emergency response standards, and infection control practices

• Manage medication safety, controlled drug documentation, and audit readiness

• Lead incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for clinical governance

• Lead by example in clinical decision‑making, emergency response, and upholding best practices

• Mentor, coach, and develop nursing staff through structured training, competency assessments, and career progression opportunities

• Oversee regulatory compliance, support audits, and maintain up‑to‑date SOPs and guidelines

• Manage budgets, resources, and support revenue protection through accurate documentation

• Foster collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams, acting as the key nursing liaison with doctors, allied health, and management

• Drive quality improvement initiatives and embrace evidence‑based, innovative practices

Secondary Duties

• Support doctors during clinical procedures and assist with practical nursing tasks as needed.

• Participate in in‑service education programs and monitor the application of post‑training skills

• Provide night duty and weekend coverage when required to maintain operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse in Singapore with valid SNB licensure

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in nursing; post‑basic qualification in Emergency Nursing or Healthcare Management is an advantage

• Minimum 7–10 years of nursing experience, including 5 years in management

• Strong leadership, team development, and problem‑solving skills

• Experience in Emergency Department/UCC settings preferred

• Excellent knowledge of triage, acute presentations, medication safety, and clinical incident management

• Able to work rotating shift hours

If you do not possess the above experience, your application will still be considered on individual merits and you may be contacted for other opportunities.

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