Nurse Clinician, Operating Theatre position

Nurse Manager / Nurse

Clinician

The Nurse Manager / Nurse

Clinician is a dynamic leader responsible for overseeing nursing

services within a general hospital. This role encompasses not only

the management of nursing staff and clinical operations but also

the crucial responsibility of setting up the new

hospital.

The Nurse Manager / Nurse Clinician must

demonstrate strong leadership, clinical expertise, and project

management skills to ensure the successful establishment and

operation of nursing services in alignment with the hospital's

goals and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirement

Leadership and Management

Provide visionary leadership to nursing staff, fostering

a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous

improvement.

Oversee the recruitment,

onboarding, and development of nursing personnel, ensuring the

highest standards of clinical competence and

professionalism.

Establish clear goals,

expectations, and performance metrics for nursing staff, and

provide regular feedback and coaching to support their growth and

success.

Clinical

oversight

Collaborate with

physicians, allied health professionals, and other department heads

to develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and

standards of care.

Ensure compliance with

regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and best

practices in nursing practice, patient safety, and quality

improvement.

Monitor patient outcomes,

clinical indicators, and patient satisfaction metrics to identify

areas for improvement and implement targeted

interventions.

Resource

Management

Develop staffing models,

nursing schedules, and workflow processes to optimize patient care

delivery while maximizing efficiency and

cost-effectiveness.

Coordinate with supply

chain management to ensure adequate availability of medical

supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals to support nursing

operations.

Monitor and manage nursing

budgets, identifying opportunities for cost containment and

resource optimization.

Quality

Improvement

Lead quality improvement

initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, clinical outcomes,

and the patient experience.

Conduct regular

audits, reviews, and performance evaluations to identify

opportunities for improvement and implement evidence-based

practices.

Engage nursing staff in quality

improvement projects, promoting a culture of continuous learning,

innovation, and

accountability.

Education and

Training

Develop and implement

comprehensive orientation, training, and continuing education

programs for nursing staff to ensure competency and compliance with

regulatory requirements.

Provide clinical

supervision, mentorship, and support to nursing staff, promoting

professional growth and development.

Foster

interdisciplinary collaboration and communication to enhance care

coordination and clinical

outcomes.

Hospital

set-up

Play a key role in the setup

and operationalization of nursing services for the new hospital,

including staffing plans, workflow design, and policy

development.

Collaborate with architects,

designers, and facility planners to ensure the integration of

nursing units and infrastructure with clinical best practices and

patient-centered care models.

Establish

systems and processes for inventory management, equipment

procurement, and infection control to support safe and efficient

nursing operations from the outset.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing from recognized training

institution as approved by Singapore Nursing Board and a post-basic

qualification in the relevant nursing specialty.

Singapore Registered Nurse with at least 10 years of

post-registration clinical experience, of which 2 years must be in

supervisorial position.

Previous experience in

nursing management or administration, preferably in a startup or

expansion setting.

Strong project management,

communication, and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation

standards, and quality improvement

methodologies.