Job Summary
The Assistant Nurse Manager (HPC & HPC+) provides clinical leadership, care governance, and operational oversight for Home Personal Care (HPC) and Enhanced Home Personal Care (HPC+) services.
Combining direct community nursing practice with team leadership and multi-agency coordination, this role ensures safe, high-quality, and person-centered care for clients with complex functional, medical, and end-of-life needs within the home environment.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Service Excellence
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Deliver direct nursing care and clinical oversight for clients enrolled in HPC and HPC+ programs, including complex cases and palliative/end-of-life care.
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Lead care planning, clinical decision-making, and risk escalations in strict accordance with professional scopes of practice and institutional protocols.
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Monitor clinical outcomes to maintain high standards of client safety, clinical governance, and care continuity in home settings.
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Oversee accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation and health records.
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
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Support the Nurse Manager in supervising nursing and care personnel, guiding workload allocation, and enforcing clinical standards.
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Provide on-the-ground coaching, bedside mentoring, and practice support to nurses and care staff.
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Facilitate staff onboarding, clinical competency assessments, and skill development programs.
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Proactively manage and escalate complex clinical, staffing, or operational risks to leadership.
Care Coordination & Stakeholder Collaboration
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Partner closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, community partners, and government agencies to deliver integrated home-based care.
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Facilitate case conferences and inter-disciplinary discussions to optimize client care plans.
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Seamlessly manage care transitions and step-down care pathways to reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.
Quality, Safety & Governance
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Champion quality improvement (QI) initiatives, clinical audits, and service evaluation frameworks.
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Enforce clinical risk management, incident reporting, and corrective action plans.
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Maintain professional, ethical, and regulatory standards aligned with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) guidelines.
Job Requirements
Education & Registrations
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or an equivalent recognized qualification).
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Valid registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
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Post-basic qualifications or specialized training in Community Nursing, Gerontology, Palliative Care, or Healthcare Leadership are highly advantageous.
Essential Work Experience (Must-Have)
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Mandatory Skill Set: Minimum 4 to 6 years of core nursing experience, with direct, hands-on experience in Home Care / Home-Based Nursing settings being essential.
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Proven track record in a Senior Staff Nurse, Nurse Clinician, or supervisory capacity within community care or home care ecosystems.
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Strong interest and proven capability in clinical leadership and community service development.
Core Competencies & Personal Attributes
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Deep expertise in home care management, eldercare practices, and complex community-based nursing.
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Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills to mentor nursing teams effectively.
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Sharp analytical ability to identify clinical risks, manage crisis situations, and formulate sound care interventions quickly.
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for multi-stakeholder engagement and report writing.
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A collaborative, adaptive team player with a strong commitment to person-centered care.
Application Process
If you are ready to take the next step in your community nursing leadership career, click Apply Now to submit your resume.
*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Mary Clare Abraham
Client Services Manager
Morgan McKinley Singapore, Talent Solutions
EA License No: 11C5502
Personnel Registration No: R22109486
