Nurse Manager (Senior)

Occupation: Nurse Manager (Senior)
Citizenship: Open to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only
Type: Full-time, On-site

The Nursing Manager or Senior Nurse Manager (S)NM plays a critical role in supporting the nursing leadership team to deliver high-quality, person-centred dementia care in alignment with national standards and the Lodge’s care philosophy. This role provides operational leadership, workforce supervision, and quality assurance to ensure consistent, evidence-based nursing practices.

 The SNM reports to the Head of Nursing and works closely with nursing, psychosocial, and allied health teams to strengthen care delivery and build staff capability.

 Key Responsibilities

Clinical Governance & Quality

• Ensure nursing care is delivered in accordance with MOH Enhanced Nursing Standards (ENHS), Healthcare Services Act (HCSA), and Singapore Nursing Board Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics.
• Review Standard Operating Procedures with Domain Expert teams for relevance and alignment to person-centred care principles.
• Lead quality assurance through structured audits, quality improvement (QI) projects, and ongoing analysis of clinical data to improve safety, consistency, and efficiency.

 Leadership & Operations

• Provide visionary and operational leadership in maintaining high standards of dementia nursing care.
• Supervise daily nursing operations, ensuring safe, evidence-based, and person-centred practices.
• Represent nursing teams in internal workgroups and cross-functional collaborations.

 Workforce Capability Building

• Provide training, coaching, supervision, and monitoring to build a capable, compassionate, and forward-looking nursing team.
• Mentor and support nurses in developing leadership potential and clinical competencies.
• Facilitate the implementation of ENHS and person-centred care training.

 Innovation & Technology

• Lead the team in harnessing technology to enhance safety, productivity, and person-centred dementia care.
• Contribute to service improvements and innovative practices that enrich residents’ quality of life.

 Key Competencies

• Strong clinical knowledge and practical experience in dementia and eldercare.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills in nursing teams.
• Committed to person-centred care principles and continuous quality improvement.
• Dynamic, adaptable, and resourceful with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to balance operational demands with innovation and forward-looking care practices.

 Job Requirements

• Degree in Nursing with valid registration under the Singapore Nursing Board (Master’s Degree preferred). 
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. 
• 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!