78 Director Of Nursing jobs in Singapore

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for overseeing the overall nursing operations in the nursing home, ensuring high-quality residential care, regulatory compliance, and efficient staff management. This leadership role involves strategic planning, policy implementation, staff supervision, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to provide excellent resident-centered care.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Leadership & Management
Develop, implement and evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain high standards of care.
Ensure compliance with MOH (Ministry of Health), AIC (Agency for Integrated Care) and other relevant healthcare regulations.
Provide leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring efficient and effective nursing care services.
Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development among the nursing team.
Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes to enhance healthcare services in the nursing home.
2. Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance
Ensure that nursing care services comply with Singapore's healthcare regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., MOH licensing, Healthcare Services Act (HCSA), National Nursing Standards).
Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance residents' safety and service excellence.
Monitor infection control measures, medication management, fall prevention and clinical procedures to maintain high care standards.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
3. Staff Development & Training
Oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of nursing staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Enrolled Nurses (ENs), Nursing Aides and Healthcare Assistants.
Implement continuing education programs and professional development opportunities for nursing staff.
Ensure adequate staffing levels and proper skill mix to meet residents' needs.
4. Resident & Family Engagement
Ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centered care tailored to their individual needs.
Address residents' concerns and grievances in a timely and professional manner.
Communicate effectively with residents' families, providing updates and guidance on care plans.
5. Budget & Resource Management
Manage the nursing department’s budget, including manpower, medical supplies, and equipment.
Optimize resource allocation while ensuring cost-effective care delivery.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations within the nursing home.
6. Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including MOH, AIC, HCSA, and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) guidelines.
Implement risk management strategies to prevent adverse events and maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
Stay updated on healthcare policies and adapt nursing home operations accordingly.
Job Requirements:
Education:
Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent; a Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management is a plus.
License:
Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
Experience:
At least 10 years of nursing experience, with a minimum of 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role, preferably in a nursing home or eldercare setting.
Skills:
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent clinical knowledge and nursing expertise
Good understanding of Singapore’s healthcare regulations and eldercare policies
Ability to handle emergency situations and make quick decisions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Compliance with MOH/AIC regulations and audits
Patient satisfaction and family feedback scores
Infection control and safety compliance rates
Efficiency in budget and resource management
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The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for overseeing the overall nursing operations in the nursing home, ensuring high-quality residential care, regulatory compliance, and efficient staff management. This leadership role involves strategic planning, policy implementation, staff supervision, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to provide excellent resident-centered care.

• Develop, implement and evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain high standards of care.
• Ensure compliance with MOH (Ministry of Health), AIC (Agency for Integrated Care) and other relevant healthcare regulations.
• Provide leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring efficient and effective nursing care services.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development among the nursing team.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes to enhance healthcare services in the nursing home.

• Ensure that nursing care services comply with Singapore's healthcare regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., MOH licensing, Healthcare Services Act (HCSA), National Nursing Standards).
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance residents' safety and service excellence.
• Monitor infection control measures, medication management, fall prevention and clinical procedures to maintain high care standards.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.

• Oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of nursing staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Enrolled Nurses (ENs), Nursing Aides and Healthcare Assistants.
• Implement continuing education programs and professional development opportunities for nursing staff.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and proper skill mix to meet residents' needs.

• Ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centered care tailored to their individual needs.
• Address residents' concerns and grievances in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with residents' families, providing updates and guidance on care plans.

• Manage the nursing department’s budget, including manpower, medical supplies, and equipment.
• Optimize resource allocation while ensuring cost-effective care delivery.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations within the nursing home.

• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including MOH, AIC, HCSA, and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) guidelines.
• Implement risk management strategies to prevent adverse events and maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
• Stay updated on healthcare policies and adapt nursing home operations accordingly.

• Education: Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent; a Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management is a plus.
• License: Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
• Experience: At least 10 years of nursing experience, with a minimum of 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role, preferably in a nursing home or eldercare setting.
• Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills
  Excellent clinical knowledge and nursing expertise
  Good understanding of Singapore’s healthcare regulations and eldercare policies
  Ability to handle emergency situations and make quick decisions
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  

• Compliance with MOH/AIC regulations and audits
• Patient satisfaction and family feedback scores
• Infection control and safety compliance rates
• Efficiency in budget and resource management

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for overseeing the overall nursing operations in the nursing home, ensuring high-quality residential care, regulatory compliance, and efficient staff management. This leadership role involves strategic planning, policy implementation, staff supervision, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to provide excellent resident-centered care.
Job Responsibilities
Develop, implement and evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain high standards of care.
Ensure compliance with MOH (Ministry of Health), AIC (Agency for Integrated Care) and other relevant healthcare regulations.
Provide leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring efficient and effective nursing care services.
Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development among the nursing team.
Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes to enhance healthcare services in the nursing home.
Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance
Ensure that nursing care services comply with Singapore's healthcare regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., MOH licensing, Healthcare Services Act (HCSA), National Nursing Standards).
Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance residents' safety and service excellence.
Monitor infection control measures, medication management, fall prevention and clinical procedures to maintain high care standards.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
Staff Development & Training
Oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of nursing staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Enrolled Nurses (ENs), Nursing Aides and Healthcare Assistants.
Implement continuing education programs and professional development opportunities for nursing staff.
Ensure adequate staffing levels and proper skill mix to meet residents' needs.
Resident & Family Engagement
Ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centered care tailored to their individual needs.
Address residents' concerns and grievances in a timely and professional manner.
Communicate effectively with residents' families, providing updates and guidance on care plans.
Budget & Resource Management
Manage the nursing department’s budget, including manpower, medical supplies, and equipment.
Optimize resource allocation while ensuring cost-effective care delivery.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations within the nursing home.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including MOH, AIC, HCSA, and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) guidelines.
Implement risk management strategies to prevent adverse events and maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
Stay updated on healthcare policies and adapt nursing home operations accordingly.
Job Requirements
Education:
Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent; a Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management is a plus.
License:
Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
Experience:
At least 10 years of nursing experience, with a minimum of 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role, preferably in a nursing home or eldercare setting.
Skills:
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent clinical knowledge and nursing expertise
Good understanding of Singapore’s healthcare regulations and eldercare policies
Ability to handle emergency situations and make quick decisions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Compliance with MOH/AIC regulations and audits
Patient satisfaction and family feedback scores
Infection control and safety compliance rates
Efficiency in budget and resource management
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Director of Nursing (DON)
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for overseeing the overall nursing operations in the nursing home, ensuring high-quality residential care, regulatory compliance, and efficient staff management. This leadership role involves strategic planning, policy implementation, staff supervision, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to provide excellent resident-centered care.
Job Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Management
Develop, implement and evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain high standards of care.
Ensure compliance with MOH (Ministry of Health), AIC (Agency for Integrated Care) and other relevant healthcare regulations.
Provide leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring efficient and effective nursing care services.
Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development among the nursing team.
Participate in strategic planning and decision‐making processes to enhance healthcare services in the nursing home.
2. Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance
Ensure that nursing care services comply with Singapore's healthcare regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., MOH licensing, Healthcare Services Act (HCSA), National Nursing Standards).
Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance residents' safety and service excellence.
Monitor infection control measures, medication management, fall prevention and clinical procedures to maintain high care standards.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
3. Staff Development & Training
Oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of nursing staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Enrolled Nurses (ENs), Nursing Aides and Healthcare Assistants.
Implement continuing education programs and professional development opportunities for nursing staff.
Ensure adequate staffing levels and proper skill mix to meet residents' needs.
4. Resident & Family Engagement
Ensure residents receive high-quality, person‐centered care tailored to their individual needs.
Address residents' concerns and grievances in a timely and professional manner.
Communicate effectively with residents' families, providing updates and guidance on care plans.
5. Budget & Resource Management
Manage the nursing department’s budget, including manpower, medical supplies, and equipment.
Optimize resource allocation while ensuring cost-effective care delivery.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations within the nursing home.
6. Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including MOH, AIC, HCSA, and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) guidelines.
Implement risk management strategies to prevent adverse events and maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
Stay updated on healthcare policies and adapt nursing home operations accordingly.
Job Requirements
Education:
Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent; a Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management is a plus.
License:
Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
Experience:
At least 10 years of nursing experience, with a minimum of 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role, preferably in a nursing home or eldercare setting.
Skills:
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent clinical knowledge and nursing expertise
Good understanding of Singapore’s healthcare regulations and eldercare policies
Ability to handle emergency situations and make quick decisions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Compliance with MOH/AIC regulations and audits
Patient satisfaction and family feedback scores
Infection control and safety compliance rates
Efficiency in budget and resource management
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Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing to lead and oversee clinical nursing operations across multiple centres. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, and implementing programmes that drive clinical excellence and improved patient outcomes. The Director of Nursing will collaborate closely with senior leadership, including the Chief Medical Officer, General Manager, and Operations Director, to ensure compliance, quality, and operational efficiency across all clinical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction for nursing and clinical operations, including action plans, strategies, and implementation of best practices.
Oversee the quality of nursing care, ensuring adherence to established standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including nursing audits, service quality activities, and the adoption of new technologies.
Collect, monitor, and report data on clinical quality and outcomes, including investigations and CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) activities.
Ensure smooth delivery of clinical services and optimal patient outcomes across all centres.
Provide oversight of audit processes to ensure compliance with local healthcare regulations.
Coach, mentor, and develop clinical teammates, providing constructive feedback and performance management.
Actively participate in strategic planning and operations reviews, providing insights and reports to senior management.
Build a collaborative and unified nursing team across multiple divisions.
Oversee manpower planning, staffing levels, and deployment of clinical teammates.
Work closely with HR/People Services in recruitment, professional development, and performance appraisals of clinical staff.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or healthcare-related field.
Minimum of 8 years of dialysis or related clinical experience, with a strong track record of excellence.
At least 5 years of leadership experience with direct supervisory responsibilities.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proven ability in team management, coaching, and mentorship.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across functions.
In-depth understanding of clinical operations, nursing practices, and patient care processes.
Detail-oriented, with solid critical thinking and reasoning abilities.
Ability to effectively delegate, manage priorities, and drive results.
Previous experience in managing renal dialysis units, chemotherapy units or outpatient clinics is preferred by not necessary.
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About the job Assistant Director of Nursing
Renowned Healthcare Institution
Collaborative Working Environment
You will plan, coordinate and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Department that are aligned to the organization's strategic plan. You will also lead and manage the operations including the implementation of clinical practices, review of nursing audits, service quality activities, new technologies utilization and etc.
In addition, you will lead a nursing team to manage staffing needs and conduct ward rounds as well as mentor/supervise nurses in their clinical practice, and participate in hospital committees/projects.
Requirements:
Registered Nurse with at least 12 years of nursing management experience, of which, at least 5 years experience as Senior Nurse Manager or above
Preferably a Post-graduate in Management or Nursing with Advanced Diploma in any Nursing discipline
Good communication, interpersonal skills with strong leadership and people management skills
Must have experience /involvement in Quality and Risk Management Committee/Task Force/Project
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The Role

Provide nursing leadership under the general direction of the Director of Nursing or Deputy Director of Nursing, in the effective delivery of optimal clinical care. Apply nursing strategies and lead operational implementation of those strategies. Responsible for staff development and professional growth of nurses to deliver safe, competent and specialized patient care of the highest quality. Engage in systems-level thinking and its application to a variety of situations and contexts. Lead initiatives of Nursing in collaboration with the nursing team, other heads of departments, doctors, patients, families and external parties. Lead and coordinate the organization and is the executive representative for decision making purposes out of hours. Typically the role includes single-point accountability for a portfolio of critical operational importance.

Key Accountabilities

• Effectively communicate the company vision, mission and values to the nurse population
• Assess competency mix across organization out of hours and facilitate any allocation changes requested by Nurse Managers
• Provide leadership in the recruitment, selection, development and retention of nurses with the nursing team
• Lead, facilitate and promote patient's clinical safety and risk management practices amongst nursing staff, facilitate hospital occurrence reviews by promoting open reporting in examining clinical incident data. Lead critical incident debriefing
• Conduct patient and staff rounds to promote and maintain healthy customer satisfaction levels
• Lead and facilitate nursing and cross-functional committees and projects, ensuring there is robust Workplace Safety and Health culture within the team. Serve as an agent of change and innovation and drive service quality initiatives
• Facilitate reviews on occurrence reports and ensure plans are implemented to prevent future occurrences
• Monitor budget and expenditure to ensure efficient and effective use of consumables
• Act as mentor, coach and counselor to Nurse Managers. Role model the desired leadership and team behaviors
• Foster sound professional collaborative relationships with members of the clinical leadership / management team and the public

Qualifications & Experience

• Masters in Healthcare Management or equivalent and recognised by the Singapore Nursing Board
• Registered with Singapore Nursing Board is preferred
• At least 6 years continuous experience in senior management / leadership position in healthcare setting
• Experience in Manpower planning, Quality and Risk Management

IHH Healthcare Singapore (IHH SG) is the largest private healthcare provider in Singapore and one of the region's most trusted and well known healthcare brands.

At IHH, we strive to exceed patients' expectations by anticipating their needs - now and into the future. We never rest in our constant pursuit of clinical, operational and service excellence.

In this role, you will be responsible for championing clinical excellence and upholding hospital standards.

• A registered nurse with a recognized Nursing Degree and SNB registration.
• Proven leadership experience in managing nursing teams and departmental operations.
• Strong initiative, integrity, and results-driven mindset.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Bilingual, PC-literate, and open to shift work.

We're looking for a passionate and experienced professional who shares our purpose of delivering high-quality patient care.

Job Title: Senior Staff Nurse

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, coordinate care and provide high-quality nursing services to assigned patients.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical nursing skills and knowledge, educate family members on proper care.
• Accurately record and maintain patient progress documentation, assist doctors with medical procedures and respond to emergency calls.
• Implement interventions for optimal patient outcomes, manage medical supplies and equipment inventory effectively.
• Practice infection control measures, participate in patient rehabilitation programs involving family members.
• Manage medication records and charts, respond to medical emergencies or crisis situations appropriately.

• Diploma in nursing, SNB registered, experience leading a team in a nursing home environment.