NURSE MANAGER CUM CLINICAL GOVERNANCE OFFICER (CGO)

Job Summary Manage complex social and care needs of nursing home residents by leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, and cost-effective care while ensuring compliance with nursing standards and promoting continuous quality improvement. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team including SRNs, ENs, NAs, HCAs, HAs, and Allied Health Professionals to deliver safe and efficient care to residents and their families. Manage the increasingly complex social and care needs of nursing home residents to ensure holistic support. Oversee compliance with Ministry of Health and Singapore Nursing Board nursing standards to maintain regulatory adherence. Plan, conduct, and follow up on quality assurance audits to monitor and improve nursing care quality and appropriateness. Promote and implement evidence-based nursing practices to enhance care delivery outcomes. Maintain and update written policies, procedures, and work processes to guide nursing care delivery effectively. Facilitate smooth transitions for residents from acute to chronic care and back to the community when possible. Ensure care delivery aligns with established standards through direct oversight and guidance. Assess and ensure appropriate skills mix and manpower resourcing across all shifts and service types. Direct staff development by organizing skills and competency upgrading through formal education, in-house training, and approved online learning programs. Guide orientation, induction, and preceptorship programs for all new staff to support effective integration and competency development. Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support organizational goals. QUALIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE Must have a valid Practicing Certificate with Singapore Nursing Board. At least 10 years registered nurse experience, of which 5 years in a nursing home, geriatric or palliative care setting. Has either of the following: Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Medical-Surgical) Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Community Health) Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Palliative Care) Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Gerontology) Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Chronic Disease Management) Other post-graduate qualifications in nursing (e.g. Masters in Nursing) Able to interact effectively at all levels of staff.