The incumbent will support the Nursing Division in the strategic development, implementation, and management of nursing innovation initiatives across the organisation.

He/she is responsible for driving innovation, operationalising transformation strategies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and promoting the adoption of evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes, workforce effectiveness, and operational excellence.

Working closely with nursing leaders, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners, he/she identifies opportunities for innovation, facilitates the translation of ideas into sustainable solutions, and supports the evaluation and scaling of successful initiatives. He/she also contributes to capability building in innovation, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice within the nursing workforce.

The Opportunity:
We are looking for aManagerto support Nursing (Innovation) division.

Job Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

Lead and coordinate nursing innovation and workforce transformation initiatives from ideation through implementation, evaluation, and scaling to enhance patient care, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.

Champion the application of Lean principles and methodologies within the Nursing Division, guiding teams in driving innovation, quality improvement, and process enhancement initiatives.

Review existing practices and identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement through stakeholder engagement, data analysis, frontline feedback, and Lean Go & See practices.

Facilitate and lead change management efforts to support the successful adoption and sustainability of innovation and transformation initiatives.

Promote the scaling and sustainability of successful projects while supporting organisation-wide transformation efforts. Serve as a subject matter expert and resource person in Lean, project management, and nursing innovation methodologies.

Foster the dissemination, sharing, and adoption of innovative practices and improvement initiatives across the Nursing Division.

Monitor, evaluate, and report the progress, outcomes, and impact of innovation initiatives to the Chief Nurse and Nursing Executive Council (NEC).

Prepare, analyse, and review reports, highlighting key insights and providing data-driven recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Provide secretariat support for innovation-related committees and meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and documentation management.

Coordinate and manage nominations for innovation awards, recognition programmes, and professional development opportunities.

Track project work plans, deliverables, and milestones to ensure timely implementation and completion of initiatives.

Follow up on innovation-related feedback, suggestions, and action items to ensure timely resolution and continuous improvement.

Maintain accurate records of innovation initiatives and ensure effective communication, knowledge sharing, and documentation through SharePoint and other designated platforms.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties(20%)

Involves in department events and activities planning.

Works collaboratively with relevant departments, workgroups and committees on special projects, proposing options where possible and ensuring achievement of desired outcomes.

Work with Nurse Leaders to gather and analyse feedback from patients, staff and stakeholders to identify opportunities for improving care delivery, services and processes.

Lead new service/delivery projects and working with relevant stakeholders on resource and logistics requirements.

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned to meet evolving organisational needs.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant administrative experience, with a proven track record in facilitating and driving process improvement initiatives, change management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver value and impact.

Training or certification in Quality Improvement (QI) methodologies and tools such as Lean, 6S, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks would be advantageous.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.

Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with experience in building and leading high-performing, cohesive teams.

Confident in engaging and partnering with senior stakeholders, with a strong passion for driving organisational change and continuous improvement.

Able to manage multiple priorities effectively, influence stakeholders, and perform well in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Possesses strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Manager (Nursing Innovation)