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Division of Nursing

Programme

Clinical attachment in Obstetric & Gynaecology Nursing.

Description

Obstetric wards admit antenatal and postnatal patients whilst Gynaecology wards admit patient with diseases of the reproductive system.

Duration

Duration Description
From one to three months The clinical attachment provides opportunities for the nurse to gain knowledge and skills in the current nursing practice and services in this specialty.

Entry Criteria

  • Registered General Nurse and Midwife with temporary registration with Singapore Nursing Board if hands-on required.
  • Proficiency in English language.

Expected learning / learning objectives

On completion, the trainee will be able to:

  • Discuss the role of the nurse in:
    • Obstetric nursing
    • Gynaecological nursing
  • Discuss the nursing care of:
    • Patients in labour
    • Well and sick neonates
    • Antenatal and postnatal patients
  • Discuss infection control in a hospital.
  • Discuss the role of the Nurse Manager in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Teaching Programme

  • Lectures
  • Observation

Teaching Faculty

Nurse Educator, Nurse Clinicians and Nurse Managers.

Funding

Application Procedure

Type Duration SNB Registration Hands-on Training Research TOEFL
e.g. Observer From three to six months Temporary Registration if hands-on Upon request NA Attend English for non-English speaking candidate

Interested candidates are required to send a request in writing to

Director of Nursing
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
100 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Fax: +65 6394 1507
Email: leehp@kkh.com.sg

Supporting documents:

Detailed Resume

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