Senior Nurse Manager / Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of nursing services to support the Nursing Home's strategic goals and operational objectives.

• Ensure compliance with all nursing standards, regulations, and licensing requirements set by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) across the assigned nursing home cluster.

• Support the Director of Nursing (DON) in identifying and implementing new resident care programmes and initiatives to address service gaps.

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, skill mix, and manpower allocation across all shifts and service areas.

• Drive operational efficiency by maintaining cost-effective nursing services while achieving optimal resident care outcomes.

• Promote and implement evidence-based nursing practices to enhance the quality and consistency of care delivery.

• Monitor resident care trends, assess changing healthcare needs, and recommend improvements to nursing services.

• Ensure up-to-date job descriptions for all healthcare staff are maintained, approved by management, and readily accessible.

• Lead staff development by driving competency enhancement, professional growth, and continuous learning through formal education, in-house training, and accredited online programmes.

• Oversee the Training Department to develop and deliver training programmes that equip healthcare staff with the competencies required to meet residents' care needs.

• Ensure nursing policies, procedures, and work processes are regularly reviewed, updated, and effectively communicated to support safe and high-quality care delivery.

• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor or Management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Management Studies or a related discipline.

• Postgraduate Nursing Specialty Certificate.

• Registered Nurse with a valid practicing license issued by the Singapore Nursing Board.

• Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of management experience within a healthcare organization, with a proven track record of leadership and people management.

Personal Attributes

• Self-driven, proactive, and results-oriented with the initiative to drive continuous improvement.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and all organizational levels.

• Able to perform well in a fast-paced environment with a high tolerance for pressure and ambiguity.

• Committed to delivering person-centered care with a strong focus on residents, families, and service excellence.