Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

• Oversee the efficient management of the Transitional Care Facility, ensuring adherence to quality service programs aligned with the organisation's quality assurance and Infection Control initiatives

• Supervise, assess, and apply corrective actions to all staff as necessary

• Uphold organisational policies, values, and the nursing profession's standards

• Coordinate daily nursing department operations, fostering effective teamwork

• Collaborate with the Head Nurse to maintain high nursing care standards through clinical guidance, training, and support for nursing, non-nursing colleagues and auxiliary staff

• Facilitate orientation for all RNs, ENs and Nursing Aides / HCAs, and assess clinical assessments before confirming RNs, ENs andNursing Aides / HCAs

• Cultivate positive working relationships within the Nursing Department and among various internal and external stakeholders.

Quality:

• Revise and enhance nursing policies and procedures asrequired

• Ensure team members are well-versed in StandardOperating Procedures (SOPs) and emergency protocols

• Lead quality assurance initiatives, monitoring and appraising nursing care quality while implementing action plans forimprovement. 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, ensuringsafe storage and optimal utilisation

• 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

• Utilise performance management and counselling to motivate staff and ensure adherence to practice standards

• Safeguard confidential files, records, and documents while upholding resident confidentiality

• Maintain productive working relationships within the Nursing Department and with internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage an inventory of ward equipment, ensuring regular maintenance.

• Provide support to the Head Nurse in facility management and act as a deputy in his/her absence.

Requirements:

• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board

• Diploma in Nursing or equivalent recognised by the SingaporeNursing Board

• Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification will be anadvantage

• Individuals possessing community nursing experience, along with arobust clinical knowledge and specialised expertise in Hospitals,Transitional Care Facilities, Nursing Home management, or Day Care Centres, will have an added advantage

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and compliance standards.

• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive work attitude and strong commitment towards service excellence

• Ability to work in a team and in a fast-paced environment

• Willing to work shifts, on weekends and public holidays

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications