Position: Nurse Manager

Location: East

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

• Oversee the efficient management of the Transitional Care Facility, ensuring adherence to quality service programs aligned with the organization's quality assurance and Infection Control initiatives
• Supervise, assess, and apply corrective actions to all staff as necessary
• Uphold organizational policies, values, and the nursing profession's standards
• Coordinate daily nursing department operations, fostering effective teamwork

Quality:

• Revise and enhance nursing policies and procedures as required
• Ensure team members are well-versed in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and emergency protocols
• Lead quality assurance initiatives, monitoring and appraising nursing care quality while implementing action plans for improvement. Conduct mandated quality audits as per Ministry of Health regulations
• Collaborate with nursing, allied health professionals, and support care teams to orchestrate quality improvement endeavours and continuous improvement projects
• Manage inventory control of assets and drugs, ensuring safe storage and optima utilization
• Oversee and assess ward services to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care to residents.

Training and Development:

• Participate in regular assessments of nursing staff competencies to achieve targets and desired competency levels
• Facilitate orientation and performance evaluations for newly joined staff nurses during their induction
• Support the Head Nurse in identifying and planning training and developmental needs for nursing and ancillary staff

Administration:

• Ensure adequate staffing levels and skill mix for various shifts and service types
• Manage daily manpower rostering for the facility
• Safeguard confidential files, records, and documents while upholding resident confidentiality
• Manage an inventory of ward equipment, ensuring regular maintenance.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Registered with Singapore Nursing Board
• Diploma in Nursing or equivalent recognized by Singapore Nursing Board
• Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification will be an advantage
• Individuals possessing community nursing experience, along with a robust clinical knowledge and specialized expertise in Hospitals, Transitional Care Facilities, Nursing Home management, or Day Care Centres, will have added advantage
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and compliance standards.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, with positive work attitude and strong commitment towards service excellence
• Ability to work in a team and in a fast pace environment
• Willing to work shifts, on weekends and public holidays
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications