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Celebrating 140 Years of Nursing Excellence in Singapore

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In a heartfelt celebration of SingHealth's Nurses' Day, the Ministry of Health, Government of Singapore, highlighted the remarkable journey of nursing in Singapore, spanning 140 years. From humble beginnings in 1885 at the General Hospital in Sepoy Lines to the cutting-edge care solutions and technologies of today, nursing has transformed significantly. The event showcased the dedication and passion of SingHealth nurses, who bring clinical expertise, warmth, passion, and innovation to their work, making a real difference to patients, Singaporeans, and the community.

Key Takeaways:

  • SingHealth has made significant strides in advancing nursing excellence through local and global healthcare partnerships, including the Centre for Global Nursing (CGN), which has trained 500 overseas nurses from eight countries.
  • The government has implemented salary adjustments for public healthcare nurses, with adjustments of up to 4% to their monthly base salaries, and introduced the Award for Nurses' Grace, Excellence and Loyalty (ANGEL) awards to encourage nurses to build a lifelong career in nursing.
  • The future of nursing is bright, with nurses bringing clinical expertise, warmth, passion, and innovation to their work every day, making a real difference to patients, Singaporeans, and the community.
  • Over 240 SingHealth nurses received various awards, scholarships, and prizes, exemplifying the excellence and dedication that define nursing.
  • The Tripartite Framework for the Prevention of Abuse and Harassment of Healthcare Workers is in place across healthcare employers, including SingHealth institutions, with support measures for staff, public education, and outreach for a zero-tolerance policy.
  • SingHealth nurses are serving as adjunct faculty, helping shape nursing curricula for schools across the region, and are key opinion leaders regionally and globally.
  • The Centre for Global Nursing (CGN) has trained 500 overseas nurses from eight countries, with a focus on empowering nurses beyond Singapore's shores while gaining valuable insights into different healthcare systems.
  • 900 participants from 10 countries attended the sixth SingHealth Nursing Conference, hosted by SingHealth and West China Hospital and Sichuan University.
  • The government has implemented salary adjustments for public healthcare nurses, affecting approximately 26,000 nurses, with a maximum adjustment of 4% to their monthly base salaries.

Statistics:

  • Over 500 overseas nurses have been trained by the Centre for Global Nursing (CGN) from eight countries.
  • 900 participants from 10 countries attended the sixth SingHealth Nursing Conference.
  • The Award for Nurses' Grace, Excellence and Loyalty (ANGEL) has a total payout of up to $100,000 over the next 20 years for nurses working in the public healthcare sector.
  • The salary adjustments for public healthcare nurses affected approximately 26,000 nurses, with a maximum adjustment of 4% to their monthly base salaries.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Health, Government of Singapore
  • SingHealth
  • West China Hospital and Sichuan University
  • KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH)
  • Curtin University
  • Curtin University, Rare Care Centre in Australia
  • SingHealth Duke-NUS Genomic Medicine Centre

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