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 and Nursing 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 as required
- Ensure team members are well-versed in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and emergency protocols
- Lead quality assurance initiatives, monitoring and appraising nursing care quality while implementing action plans for improvement. 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, ensuring safe 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 Singapore Nursing Board
- Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification will be an advantage
- Individuals possessing community nursing experience, along with a robust 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
Application Submission Link For
TCF East - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1gwpmjTSjoXIkh2dbZmgR2Swm9UNAjOZ8lDidwR0jP0W3Gw/viewformfbzx=8506684303558776261
