JOB SUMMARY

To support the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centred nursing care by supervising nursing staff, strengthening clinical practices, and ensuring compliance with Ministry of Health regulatory and organisational standards. The ANC serves as a clinical leader, role model, and resource person to promote excellence in resident care.

JOB SCOPE

1. Clinical Leadership and Care Delivery

Oversee and support the delivery of nursing care, including complex cases, admissions, transfers, discharges, and emergency response.

Evaluate and review resident care to ensure alignment with care plans, clinical standards, and best practices.

Provide direct clinical supervision and guidance to nurses and care staff through nursing rounds and case reviews.

Actively participate in resident care and clinical discussions to identify and address care gaps.

Support care coordination across multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, pharmacists, and dietitians.

Engage residents and families in care planning and promote a holistic, person-centred approach.

Maintain a safe environment for residents and staff, including the investigation and management of incidents and implementation of preventive measures.

2. Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance

Ensure compliance with MOH and Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) standards, as well as organisational policies and procedures.

Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, including audits, clinical indicators, and outcome monitoring.

Identify areas for clinical improvement and lead or support quality improvement projects and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Monitor clinical trends, emerging care needs, and service gaps within the ward.

Support the development, review, and implementation of clinical policies, protocols, and care guidelines.

3. Training, Education and Staff Development

Provide mentorship, coaching, and clinical supervision to nursing staff and students.

Support orientation, in-service education, and competency-based training programmes.

Reinforce good clinical practices, infection control standards, and proper use of equipment and resources.

Assess staff competencies, provide regular feedback, and support performance appraisal processes.

Foster a positive clinical learning environment and act as a role model in professional nursing practice.

4. Staff and Operations Management

Assist Nurse Manager (NM), Nurse Clinician (NC), and nursing leadership in manpower planning and ensuring adequate staffing levels.

Supervise and monitor staff performance, ensuring adherence to clinical standards, policies, and service expectations.

Promote teamwork, effective communication, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Support coordination of staff deployment, orientation, and role transitions.

Deputise for the Nurse Manager, Nurse Clinician, or Director of Nursing as required

5. Planning, Coordination and Administration

Support the development and monitoring of key performance indicators for clinical quality and service delivery.

Assist in maintaining clinical data, documentation, and reporting systems.

Facilitate communication across departments and care settings to ensure continuity of care.

Participate in committees, case conferences, and organisational initiatives as assigned.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or senior management.

6. Professional Role and Conduct

Serve as a clinical role model, upholding professional nursing standards and organisational values.

Demonstrate leadership in fostering safe, compassionate, and ethical care practices.

Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to advancing nursing practice within the organisation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Registered Nurse with a valid practising licence from the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).

Degree or Diploma in Nursing (recognised by SNB); Advanced Diploma or relevant clinical specialisation is an advantage.

Typically 8–10 years of nursing experience, including:

At least 5–10 years as a Senior Staff Nurse in acute, community, or long-term care settings; or

Prior experience in a supervisory or similar advanced practice role in a nursing home or hospital setting.

Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision, quality improvement, and staff development.

Demonstrate recent professional practice in a relevant clinical setting.

Evidence of ongoing professional development.