Senior Nurse / Nurse Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Healthcare / Community Care / Elderly Care

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Nurse Manager / Nurse Manager to lead nursing operations and ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Nursing and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to oversee clinical standards, strengthen nursing capabilities, and drive continuous improvements in care delivery.

This role involves nursing leadership, clinical governance, staff development, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of quality improvement initiatives within our residential and community care services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Nursing Leadership & Operations

• Lead and oversee daily nursing operations to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality care delivery.

• Support the development and implementation of nursing strategies aligned with organisational objectives.

• Supervise, guide, and mentor nursing and care teams to maintain professional standards.

• Monitor departmental performance, manpower allocation, resource utilisation, and operational KPIs.

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and management to enhance residents' overall care experience.

• Promote a positive and supportive working environment that encourages teamwork and professional development.

2. Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance

• Develop, implement, and review nursing policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and clinical practice guidelines.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Ministry of Health (MOH) regulations, licensing requirements, and nursing care standards.

• Conduct regular clinical audits, quality assessments, and risk management reviews.

• Oversee infection prevention and control practices, emergency preparedness, and workplace safety procedures.

• Identify opportunities for clinical improvements and implement appropriate corrective measures.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

3. Staff Management & Capability Development

• Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention of nursing and care staff.

• Conduct staff performance evaluations and identify professional development opportunities.

• Work closely with Nurse Educators to develop training programmes and competency assessments.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to strengthen nursing capabilities and leadership development.

• Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives.

• Ensure nursing and care staff maintain the required clinical competencies and professional standards.

4. Resident Care & Service Excellence

• Conduct regular resident rounds to assess care quality, safety, and overall well-being.

• Ensure nursing care plans are appropriate, individualised, and regularly reviewed.

• Collaborate with doctors, allied health professionals, residents, and families to support effective care coordination.

• Address clinical concerns and provide professional guidance on nursing-related matters.

• Promote person-centred care practices that support residents' comfort, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

• Support the implementation of innovative care models and service improvement initiatives.

5. Quality Improvement & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Lead and participate in clinical quality improvement projects and nursing-related initiatives.

• Work with internal departments and external healthcare partners to enhance service delivery.

• Monitor developments in elderly care, nursing practices, and healthcare regulations.

• Participate in clinical committees, audits, and relevant organisational improvement projects.

• Support the preparation of reports, training budgets, and documentation relating to nursing operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support nursing operations and organisational objectives.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution.

• Must be a Registered Nurse with valid registration with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).

• Minimum 10 years of relevant nursing experience, including at least 2 years in a nursing management or supervisory role.

• Experience in nursing operations, clinical governance, quality assurance, and staff management.

• Good knowledge of nursing standards, infection control practices, and applicable healthcare regulatory requirements.

• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage nursing teams, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and support operational improvements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant healthcare information systems.

• Possess valid CPR/BCLS and AED certification, where required for the role.

• Able to support occasional evening, weekend, or public holiday duties based on operational requirements.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

• Postgraduate qualification in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or a related discipline.

• Experience in elderly care, nursing homes, residential care, or community healthcare settings.

• Experience in clinical quality improvement, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience in setting up or managing new healthcare facilities or care services.

• ACTA certification or equivalent training and assessment qualification.

• Familiarity with InfoCare or similar healthcare management systems.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a nursing professional with strong clinical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing nursing operations, developing team capabilities, and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to continuously improve care standards and residents' experiences.

Interested candidates please call/ WhatsApp me at 82751669 or send resume to fiona.lim@swiftsearchglobal.com

EA Personnel Name: Lucas Chang
EA Personnel No: R1874043
EA License No: 18C9495