Overview
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Paediatric Medicine
Paediatric Surgery
Diagnostic Imaging
Allied Health Specialties
Nursing

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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
1 month or
2 months or
3 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 3-6 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