Assistant Director of Nursing/Deputy Director of Nursing

4 days ago

Singapore Apex Harmony Lodge Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $6, $8,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Food provided
  • Health insurance
  • Parental leave

Experience:

  • Management: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Registered nurse (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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