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From navigating crises to redefining nursing, SingHealth's Group Chief Nurse Adjunct Professor Tracy Ayre reflects on the leadership lessons, resilience and hard truths that have shaped her career.
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Adj Prof Tracy reflects on one of the toughest periods of her career—the 2015 Hepatitis C incident at Singapore General Hospital. While the experience tested her in many ways, it also revealed nursing’s greatest strength. Not individual resilience, but the unwavering commitment and spirit of the nursing community.
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Having witnessed the profession evolve from carrying out tasks to becoming trusted clinical decision-makers, Adj Prof Tracy believes nurses must define their own identity. While public perceptions may take longer to change, today's nurses play a critical role in making decisions, anticipating patients' needs and improving outcomes across healthcare.
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Whether exploring flexible work arrangements, digital handovers or new workforce models, Adj Prof Tracy believes healthcare must continue evolving alongside its people. By giving nurses greater autonomy and opportunities to lead, she hopes to strengthen both the profession and public confidence in nursing.
For Adj Prof Tracy, trust is built through competence, humility and the courage to speak up when it matters. She encourages nurses to know their patients well, continue learning and have the confidence to contribute meaningfully. Equally important is creating a supportive workplace culture where people can grow together through challenges.
Away from work, she finds balance in cooking, baking and gardening—simple hobbies that allow her to disconnect and recharge. Even joining fellow leaders on stage during Nurses' Day celebrations reflects her belief that leadership is about showing up for others, even when it means stepping outside your comfort zone.
Looking ahead, her vision remains clear: to empower more nurses to lead, innovate and shape the future of healthcare, creating better outcomes for patients and a stronger profession for generations to come.
This article was first published on 5 May 2026.
“We shouldn't let others define what nursing is. We should define for our own profession what nursing is and what nursing should be.”
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