Registered Nurse (2-Year Contract)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a Registered Nurse to conduct health screenings and vaccinations for students. This role involves educating families about health and ensuring proper documentation of health records. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in primary healthcare and strong communication skills. This position offers a 5-day work week and aims to ensure the delivery of quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with valid certification.
• At least 2 years' experience in acute or primary healthcare settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health screenings and immunizations for students.
• Provide quality care according to health protocols.
• Document health records accurately.
• Track student appointments and referrals.

Skills

Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board

Minimum 2 years of experience in healthcare

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

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.