Nurse Manager Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Nurse Manager to join our team.

• Comply with approved standards of nursing practices
• Provide nursing services requiring specialised nursed skills
• Work closely with the resident's doctor and multi-disciplinary team to provide care to the residents; update on changes in the residents' conditions and needs
• Develop care plan for each resident under her/his care and ensure care delivery and nursing interventions are as outlined in the care plan
• Evaluate the resident's response to care interventions and revise care plan as necessary
• Collaborate with allied health professionals to initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Conduct and supervise assessments of all new admissions
• Prepare residents' medical records and ensure all documentations are up to date
• Prepare and administer medications to residents, complying with safe medication practices
• Supervise staff to ensure safe and quality resident care, and in compliance to standards
• Is responsible for the safe keeping of control drugs
• Deal with emergency and incident that arises and ensure prompt action to mitigate situation. Escalate promptly to supervisor, where necessary
• Assist NM/ NC in the supervision, evaluation and disciplining of staff in her/ his team within scope of responsibility
• Promote evidence-based practices on nursing care delivery
• Assist in the plan and coordination of resident's discharge back to the community

• Coordinate teamwork in the day-to-day operation of the ward to deliver quality service to residents and families
• Work with team to maintain a safe and clean ward environment
• Work with NM/ NC to conduct quality assurance activities to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care
• Ensure team members are familiar with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and all emergency protocols
• Assist NM/ NC in quality assurance activities to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care, and implement action plan to close gaps identified or for improvements
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Assist NM/ NC to maintain systematic inventory control of assets and drugs to achieve optimal utilisation and safe storage

• Participate in training and development of staff
• Assist in regular and on-going assessment of nursing staff competencies to ensure achievement of targets set and/or expected competency levels
• Ensure newly joined enrolled nurse, nursing aide, health care assistant and health attendant are oriented and inducted to provide safe care to residents
• Assist the NM/ NC in identifying, planning and making decisions to meet training and developmental needs of nursing and ancillary staff

• Utilise performance management and counselling skills effectively to motivate staff to perform at their optimal level and ensure care delivered is in compliance to standards of practice
• Ensure the safe storage of all confidential files, records, documents; and that residents confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Ensure that effective and cooperative working relationships are maintained within the Nursing Department and between internal and external customer groups
• Maintain an inventory list of ward equipment and ensure regular preventive maintenance is carried out as needed
• Plan roster and involve in manpower deployment when needed
• Deputise NM/ NC in her absence

• 3 years or more relevant nursing experience
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Minimum Diploma in Nursing or in related field
• 5 days work week, rotating off days
• Only require to work morning or afternoon shift

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

Tell Employers What Skills You Have:

• Preventive Maintenance
• Quality Improvement
• Treatment
• Healthcare
• Administration
• Inventory Control
• Compliance
• Nursing
• Medical Records
• Nursing Care
• Performance Management