Provide visionary leadership to nursing staff, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and development of nursing personnel, ensuring the highest standards of clinical competence and professionalism.
Establish clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics for nursing staff, and provide regular feedback and coaching to support their growth and success.
Clinical Oversight
Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and other department heads to develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and standards of care.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and best practices in nursing practice, patient safety, and quality improvement.
Monitor patient outcomes, clinical indicators, and patient satisfaction metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted interventions.
Acts as a resource person to nurse manager /clinician/educator on clinical nursing and nursing training matters and issues for the specialty.
Leads in the implementation of best evidence to patient care and nursing practices.
Develops and evaluates practice policies and guidelines and nursing standards in consultation / collaboration with specialty nurses, nurse managers and doctors.
Quality Improvement
Lead quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, clinical outcomes, and the patient experience.
Conduct regular audits, reviews, and performance evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement and implement evidence-based practices.
Engage nursing staff in quality improvement projects, promoting a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability.
Education and Training
Develop and implement comprehensive orientation, training, and continuing education programs for nursing staff to ensure competency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and support to nursing staff, promoting professional growth and development.
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and communication to enhance care coordination and clinical outcomes.
Hospital Setup
Play a key role in the setup and operationalization of nursing services for the new hospital, including staffing plans, workflow design, and policy development.
Collaborate with architects, designers, and facility planners to ensure the integration of nursing units and infrastructure with clinical best practices and patient-centered care models.
Establish systems and processes for inventory management, equipment procurement, and infection control to support safe and efficient nursing operations from the outset.
Infection Control Expertise
Provide expert leadership in infection prevention and control, ensuring adherence to evidence-based standards and policies. Optimize resource allocation including facilities, training programs, and materials while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across all departments.
Drive continuous improvement in infection prevention compliance throughout TGCH.
Coordinate emergency response, outbreak preparedness, investigation, and containment measures.
Develop comprehensive infection prevention frameworks and assess organizational needs.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, with Advanced Diploma in Infection Control or relevant infection control certification being preferred.
Registered as a State Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board.
Possess a valid BCLS certificate.
Minimum with 5 years of clinical practice as a Registered Nurse, with prior experience in Infection Control.