Assistant/Deputy Director of Nursing

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

The Deputy 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 D/ADON 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 the Singapore 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.

Submit your resume to recruit@apexharmony.org.sg to apply today!