Senior/Resident Physician

rn care pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

rn care pte. ltd. is seeking a senior clinician to provide leadership in patient care and oversee daily ward operations, ensuring high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.

You will supervise House Officers and Medical Officers, teach trainees, review referrals, participate in ward rounds, and contribute to continuing medical education. Applicants must have a recognised postgraduate medical qualification, Singapore Medical Council registration, and several years of acutecare

Qualifications

• Postgraduate medical qualification completed with basic specialist training.
• Must be registered with the Singapore Medical Council.
• Several years of clinical experience after housemanship and medical officer training in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical management and supervision of assigned wards.
• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients.
• Supervise and mentor House Officers, Medical Officers and trainees.
• Attend urgent referrals during on-call and night duties.
• Escalate complex cases to the Consultant on call.
• Prepare and review consultation and referral documentation, including after-hours.
• Compile clinical and mortality-related reports for regulatory compliance.
• Represent ward in medico-legal proceedings when required.
• Participate in ward rounds, teaching sessions, and clinical conferences.
• For procedural fields, perform elective and emergency procedures within competency and guide junior doctors.
• Demonstrate commitment to specialty development and continuous professional learning.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching & mentoring

Diagnostic judgement

Education

Postgraduate medical qualification

Singapore Medical Council registration

Acute-care experience after housemanship & MO postings

Job description

We are representing a well-established healthcare institution that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical services. The organisation is committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care, medical education, and clinical excellence within a structured and regulated healthcare environment.

About the Role

You will function as a key member of the medical team, providing leadership in patient care and supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the wards. This role carries significant clinical, supervisory, and teaching responsibilities, contributing to patient safety, service continuity, and the professional development of junior medical staff. You will be expected to demonstrate sound clinical judgment, strong diagnostic capability, and the ability to manage complex cases independently while working closely with senior clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily clinical management and supervision of assigned wards, ensuring high standards of patient care and continuity of services.
• Provide comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients, including the review of routine and urgent referrals.
• Supervise, teach, and mentor House Officers, Medical Officers, and trainees, supporting their clinical development and competency.
• Attend to urgent and emergency referrals during on-call and night duties, including conducting ward rounds outside regular office hours when required.
• Escalate complex or challenging cases to the Consultant on call and provide timely updates on patient conditions and care plans.
• Support the preparation, review, and endorsement of consultation and referral documentation, particularly during after-hours coverage.
• Compile and submit clinical and mortality-related reports in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the ward or institution in medico-legal proceedings or formal inquiries related to patient care, when required.
• Participate actively in departmental ward rounds, teaching sessions, clinical conferences, and continuing medical education activities.
• For procedural or surgical disciplines, perform elective and emergency procedures within approved competency levels, and guide junior doctors in basic operative skills.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to specialty development, clinical excellence, and continuous professional learning.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by departmental leadership, and perform responsibilities of junior grades when operationally necessary.

Requirements

• Recognised postgraduate medical qualification with completion of basic specialist training.
• Several years of clinical experience following housemanship and medical officer training within an acute healthcare setting.
• Must be registered with the Singapore Medical Council, and completed 1 year of housemanship and 3 years medical officer posting

Your interest will be treated with the strictest of confidence. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified or contacted.