Job responsibilities:

• Ensure the value of nursing activities in HNF (Nursing), including scheduling, competency assessments, clinical audit, training, performance management, and staff development to deliver cost-effective standards of care and patient safety.
• Create a safe and motivating environment with high levels of engagement and teamwork;
• New Service development; support staff in the development of skills and services relevant to the patients and clients’ needs.
• Staff Management
  • Provide guidance, feedback and opportunities for collaboration to nurture strengths, correct weaknesses, and promote growth.
  • Oversee the professional conduct of the nurses including punctuality, dress code and code of conduct.
  • Monitor workload and recommends appropriate staffing levels to best meet organizational and patient’s needs.
  • Maintain communication platform including but not limited to Departmental meeting, Nurse Clinician meeting, roll call.
  • Orientate new staff and assign preceptors for induction. Conduct evaluation of the effectiveness of the orientation programme and preceptors.
  • Ensure that clinical competencies assessment for nurses is being carried out in a timely manner.
  • Performance appraisals, counselling, coaching and handling of disciplinary issues.
• Operational Management
  • Coordinate the staffing plan to ensure operational efficiency including roster for extended hours for Nursing Emergency service.
  • Oversee the daily operations of the units within the Nursing Department. Ensures that all personnel are trained, supervised and evaluated.
  • Oversee nurses performing Centre Based Nursing duties at HNF Wellness Centre and ensure manpower coverage when nurses go on leave.
  • Collaborates with administrative staff to ensure seamless work processes in adherence to policies and procedures that support compliance with regulatory and billing guidelines.
• Professional Development
  • Identify education needs and develops strategies to implement educational methodologies.
  • Supervise the planning of Nursing In-service programme; including identifying learning needs, plan for topics and evaluation of speakers and learning outcomes.
• Resource Management
  • Capital and operational budget development. Monitor and evaluate budget utilization and cost-effective use of resources.
  • Inventory management of fixed assets
  • Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of medical equipment for patient safety.

• Quality Management
  • Monitor performance indicators and outcomes to reflect the scope of service provided. Identify and rectify gaps in performance.
  • Ensures adherence to infection control measures and utilize standard precautions and proper waste disposal.
  • Ensures competency of staff in operating, maintenance and upgrading of departmental equipment.
  • Investigate feedback/complaint and resolution for service recovery. Identify system and personnel-related issues and recommend solutions.

• Research / Quality Improvement
  • Foster an environment of professional inquiry by identifying opportunities for conducting nursing research / quality improvement projects.
  • Incorporate research and quality assurance strategies to evaluate clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
  • Participate in and champion process improvement projects.

• Work with administrative staff to plan for community development and fundraising events
• Assist CEO in special projects.

Job specifications:

• Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board
• For Senior Nurse Manager:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in healthcare or community care setting in similar capacity
  • Experienced in managing middle-level Nurse Leaders
• For Nurse Manager:
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in health or community care setting in similar capacity.
• Degree or Advanced Diploma in relevant nursing specialities preferably in Gerontology will be advantageous.
• Ability to analyze situations and to take appropriate actions confidently and independently.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Experience in leading quality improvement and research projects.

 To apply, email your resume to recruit@hnf.org.sg.