Nurse Clinician (Infection Control)

Nestled in the heart of Tengah Forest Town, the new Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH) will be an exciting and innovative health campus with a comprehensive range of clinical specialties and healthcare services including emergency, inpatient, rehabilitative and outpatient specialist care.

As part of National University Health System (NUHS) cluster, this state-of-the-art facility is slated to be ready by early 2030s.

Intricately connected with the surrounding community, TGCH offers you the opportunity to create a healthcare facility of the future, tightly integrated with the residents and nature. As a people-focused organisation, we believe in respect and recognition. By harnessing the passion and strength of our team and putting them at the core of our culture, we create a nurturing environment to excel and deliver fulfilling care.

Be part of our groundbreaking team to bring our vision to life – a hospital in a forest, and a healing oasis within the hospital.

Join #TeamTengah #GrowWithUs #TGCH #TGCHFamily

Nurse Clinician (Infection Control)

(Tengah General and Community Hospital)

Job Description:

Leadership Management

• 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.

Core Functions

Advisory Services: Expert guidance on infection prevention matters.

Data Management: Collect, analyze and maintain IPC surveillance data.

Quality Assurance: Conduct systematic audits including hand hygiene and environmental assessments.

Education & Training: Design targeted infection control programs for all staff levels.

Committee Coordination: Facilitate Infection Control Committee meetings and strategic planning.

Policy Development: Create and update infection prevention SOPs.

Competency Management: Oversee specialized training including PPE protocols and staff orientation.

Regulatory Support: Participate in audits and licensing processes.

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.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment, quick thinker and an effective problem solver.
• Team-oriented with a high degree of initiative and independence.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relations with different stakeholders.
• Proactive attitude and determination to ensure required outcomes are achieved and takes responsibility.