Senior Nurse Manager / Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Responsibilities

• Operationalizes the Nursing Home’s goals and objectives; provides leadership and oversight in the planning, development, coordination and evaluation of nursing services.

• Responsible for the compliance of all nursing standards of the cluster of nursing homes as stipulated by the Ministry of Health and the Singapore Nursing Board.

• Assists the DON in identifying new programs for the residents and special projects to meet any service gaps. 

• Ensures appropriate skills mix and adequate manpower resourcing for all shifts and types of services. 

• Ensures cost-effective service and optimal outcomes are maintained and/or enhanced.

• Promotes evidence-based practices or nursing care delivery.

• Monitors and analyses trends and changing needs of residents in institutional settings.

• Ensures written job descriptions of all categories of healthcare staff are endorsed by management and readily accessible.

• Directs and facilitates staff development, skills and competency upgrading through various opportunities and pathways.      These may include formal education, in-house training and approved online learning programs.

• Oversees Training Department in developing and training of healthcare staff to meet the needs of the clients.

• Ensures written policies and procedures and work process are available and up to date to guide nursing care delivery.

• Undertakes any other responsibilities as directed by the Supervisor/Management of the Company.

Qualification

• Degree in Management Studies or equivalent.

• Post Graduate Nursing Specialty Certificate.

• State Registered Nurse and valid practicing licensed issued by the Singapore Nursing Board.

• Valid certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

Experience

• At least 5 years of management experience, with demonstration of leadership ability in a health care organization.

Personal Attributes

• Possess initiative, drive and self-motivation to persevere and make things happen

• Able to work effectively with diverse teams and all levels of employees to achieve positive outcomes

• High tolerance of stress and ambiguity.

• People & Customer Centered.