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.