Nurse Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

· Lead and oversee the day-to-day nursing operations to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centered care.

· Ensure nursing practices comply with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) requirements, applicable regulatory requirements, company policies and clinical SOPs.

· Plan and manage nursing manpower duty rosters and staff development to ensure appropriate coverage and skill mix based on operational requirements,

· Provide clinical leadership, supervision and guidance to nursing and support staff.

· Oversee the orientation, training and competency assessment of nursing staff and identify developmental needs.

· Coach, counsel and manage the performance and conduct of nursing staff, in collaboration with HR and Management where appropriate.

· Develop, review and implement nursing policies, SOPs, clinical workflows and nursing standards.

· Monitor clinical quality and patient safety through audits, incident reviews and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

· Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control requirements and maintain a safe clinical environment.

· Ensure accurate and timely nursing documentation and proper maintenance of patient care records.

· Oversee the readiness, proper use and maintenance of clinical equipment, emergency equipment and nursing supplies.

· Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate availability of medical and nursing supplies while managing resources efficiently.

· Work closely with doctors, clinical teams and other departments to ensure smooth patient flow and coordination of care.

· Participate in budgeting, resource planning and cost control initiatives relating to nursing operations.

· Handle patient feedback and service-related matters appropriately and escalate significant clinical or operational issues to Management.

· Support regulatory inspections, clinical audits and other quality or accreditation activities.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance nursing standards, patient safety and operational efficiency.

· Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

· Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution

· Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) with a valid Practising Certificate.

· Minimum5 years’ of relevant nursing experience with demonstrated supervisory or nursing leadership experience.

· Experience in a day-surgery, operating theatre and/or mutli-specialty surgical setting would be highly advantageous.

· Strong knowledge of clinical governance, infection control, patient safety, nursing SOPs and regulatory requirements.

· Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to coach and develop nursing staff.

· Good interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.

· Able to work independently and manage clinical and operational issues effectively.

· Able to work a 5.5-day work week

Tell employers what skills you have

coach and mentor staff
Certifications
Clinical Management
Operational Requirements
Nursing Procedures
Clinical Governance
Infection Control
surgical services
Patient Care Delivery in Nursing
Staff Supervision
Nursing Assessment
company policies
Incident Handling
working closely with HR
Nursing, Supervisory
Stakeholder Management