Senior/ Staff Nurse, Community Care, PHCC

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Polyclinics in Singapore invites applications for Senior/Staff Nurse in Community Care (PHCC). You will perform nursing care, health coaching, and coordinate care across the continuum, partnering with interdisciplinary teams to support residents transitioning from hospital to home.

The role emphasizes prevention, patient education, and community-based services, with requirements: Diploma/Degree in Nursing, Singapore Nursing Board registration, 2–3 years in community setting,

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Nursing and registration with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant work experience in a community setting.
• Able to work independently and as a team; strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care and health coaching within community care settings.
• Coordinate care across the healthcare continuum with interdisciplinary teams.
• Support care transitions and promote self-management for residents.

Skills

Nursing

Care coordination

Health coaching

Communication

Education

Diploma / Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Senior/ Staff Nurse, Community Care, PHCC

Job ID: 394

Job Function: Nursing

Institution: National University Health System

At NUHS Population Health & Community Care (PHCC), we believe that better health starts in the community.

As the Regional Health Manager for western Singapore, we bring together NUHS family of hospitals and polyclinics, alongside general practitioners, social care providers, and community partners to improve the health and wellbeing of residents through an integrated ecosystem of care. Together, we are reimagining how health and care are delivered by strengthening prevention, enabling seamless care experiences, and empowering individuals to take charge of their health.

Join us on this meaningful journey. Whether advancing innovative programmes, strengthening community partnerships, or shaping the future of population health and community care, your work will help create lasting impact for residents and communities across western Singapore.

The job holder is responsible for performing care assessment, planning, and management for residents, according to established protocols and evidence-based practices, under appropriate supervision.

About the Role

S/He will be expected to demonstrate competency in care coordination across the healthcare continuum and provides holistic care through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and relevant community partners. S/He facilitates care transition and coordination for residents based on their individual needs and preferences to encourage self-management and continuity of care.

The Staff Nurse contributes to evidence-based practices, innovation, quality improvement and/or research projects.

Job Description
As a Senior / Staff Nurse in Community Care, you will be required to perform nursing care and health coaching within the areas of:

• Health Promotion & Illness Prevention through patient education
• Primary Care by performing basic assessment and health education to the general public
• Home Care services for patients transiting from hospital to home
• Any other community related duties will be assigned.
  

Requirements

• Possess Diploma / Degree in Nursing and must be registered with Singapore Nursing Board
• Minimum 2 – 3 years of relevant work experience in Community Setting
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Strong organisational, coordination, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to converse in local languages is preferred