About Apex Harmony Lodge
Founded in 1999, Apex Harmony Lodge (The Lodge) is a 210-bed nursing home dedicated to providing specialized and person-centred care for individuals living with dementia. We strive to be a leader in dementia care, setting benchmarks in clinical excellence, workforce capability building, and system innovation.
About the Role
TheDeputy Director of Nursing (DDON) / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)plays a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Nursing to shape the Lodge's vision for dementia care. This role is both operational and strategic leadership in providing high-quality person-centred nursing practices. The D/ADON partners closely with psychosocial, allied health, and corporate support teams to drive care transformation, strengthen nursing leadership pipelines to ensure compliance with healthcare governance standards.
The Deputy DON / Assistant DON will report directly to the Head of Nursing.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Governance & Compliance
- Assists in ensuring Standard Operating Procedures comply with Ministry of Health (MOH) licensing requirements and Healthcare Services Act (HCSA).
- Supports the Quality Assurance Committee to maintain operational excellence and manage risks proactively.
Leadership & Strategy
- Collaborates with the Head of Nursing to set and execute strategic directions that empower Persons Living with Dementia and elevate standards of care.
- Drives nursing initiatives and projects to provide clinical and strategic leadership in Person-Centred Care.
- Acts as a deputy in representing the nursing division at internal and external platforms.
Workforce Capability Building
- Mentors, coaches, and supervises the nursing workforce to develop high-performing and compassionate teams.
- Identifies and grooms emerging leaders and practitioner-trainers to strengthen the nursing leadership pipeline.
- Leads design and delivery of nursing and dementia care training modules.
Care Excellence & Innovation
- Contributes to the integration of evidence-based dementia interventions into daily nursing practice.
- Drives innovation in care models, system processes, and training to enhance residents quality of life.
Key Competencies
- Emerging Strategic Leader: Able to work alongside senior leadership and contribute to long-term vision.
- Clinical Excellence: Strong grounding in clinical care standards, evidence-based practice, and dementia care.
- Mentorship & Talent Development: Demonstrates commitment to coaching and professional growth of staff.
- Collaborative & Quality-Focused: Advocates for person-centred care while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
- Resilient & Adaptable: Demonstrates composure and flexibility in dynamic healthcare environments.
- Emotionally Intelligent: Leads with empathy, builds trust, and inspires confidence among staff and stakeholders.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Nursing with valid registration under theSingapore Nursing Board(Master's Degree preferred).
- Minimum 8-10 years of nursing experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of MOH regulations, HCSA policies, and clinical audit frameworks.
- Experience in eldercare and dementia care, with the ability to integrate evidence-based interventions into nursing practice.
- Prior experience in teaching, curriculum development, or capability building in nursing will be advantageous.
