Registered Nurse (2-Year Contract)

Health Promotion Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Singapore seeks a Registered Nurse to join their Youth Preventive Health Service clinical team. The role involves conducting health screenings and vaccinations for school students, while also educating them and their families on healthy lifestyles. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in healthcare, possess strong communication skills, and be a team player dedicated to providing quality care and building relationships within the school community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute or primary healthcare setting.
• Must be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Pleasant disposition with ability to engage and build relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health screening and immunisation for students annually.
• Provide quality and safe care in accordance with health protocols.
• Ensure proper documentation of health records.
• Track and follow-up on students’ appointments and referrals.

Skills

Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board

Communication and interpersonal skills

Team player

Ability to engage and build relationships

Job description

What the role is:

The Health Promotion Board’s vision is to make Singapore a nation of healthier people. Come be a part of this journey if you’re passionate about creating boundary‑pushing work that drives behavioural change. As part of the Youth Preventive Health Service clinical team, you will conduct health screening and identify abnormalities among school students. Additionally, you will vaccinate students based on the recommended immunisation schedule. You will also be responsible for educating students and their families on prevention and healthy lifestyle. The goal of care is to ensure delivery of quality and safe care.

What you will be working on:

You will be expected to work a 5-day week (office hours) and be part of the team to:

• conduct health screening and immunisation annually for students from primary and secondary schools and at Student Health Centre
• provide quality and safe care to students in accordance with health protocols
• ensure proper documentation of students’ health records
• track and follow-up closely students’ appointments and referrals to ensure continuity of care

What we are looking for:

Skills and Experience You’ll Bring

• Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board
• Possess minimum 2 years of experience in an acute or primary healthcare setting
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a pleasant disposition with the ability to engage and build relationships with students and work collaboratively with school staff and families

About Health Promotion Board

Established in 2001, the Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) vision is to build a nation of healthy people. We aim to empower residents in Singapore to attain optimal health, increase the quality and years of healthy life, and prevent illnesses, disability and premature death. To achieve this, HPB drives national health promotion and disease prevention programmes, spearheads health education initiatives and creates a supportive environment in Singapore where healthy lifestyle options are available and accessible for healthy living every day.