Senior / Nurse Manager

Job Responsibilities To lead, coach and maintain a high level of operational efficiency including quality care and service standards and also required to participate in projects relevant to elderly care as well as develop further through continuing education. Management Provide leadership and management of the Nursing Department. Supervise and ensure that care staff provide and meet expected care standards and customer servicing Do discharge planning Oversee the multi-disciplinary team consisting of Nurses, Nursing Aides, Healthcare Assistants, Physiotherapy Aides and Care Staff Responsible for the compliance of all nursing standards as stipulated by the Ministry of Health (MOH), Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) and Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) Prepare staff duty roster, leaves administration etc Patient Care Analyze trends and changing needs of the residents in institutional settings. Plans nursing care based on changing trends Operationalize and monitor the smooth transition of the residents from acute to step-down care Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care Oversee the administration of treatment prescribed for residents Plans and conduct therapeutic programs for patients Conduct or make arrangements for health education, counselling for residents and their family members Training and Professional Development Teach, mentor and supervise nursing staff in their clinical practice Conduct regular clinical training and competency assessment for nursing staff to ensure clinical compliance Perform clinical nursing audits and suggest interventions for, initiate and participate in clinical quality improvement in care delivery outcome Develop training materials and lesson curriculum when required Assist in collating of training data and evaluating training effectiveness Participate actively in medical products evaluation Participate in nursing research, where required Job Requirements Hold valid registration with SNB At least 2 years of relevant experience as Nurse Manager Possess strong leadership and people management capabilities Possess excellent clinical knowledge and nursing expertise Proficient in computer applications and systems relevant to clinical and administrative work Candidate with more years of relevant experience may be considered for senior positions