Programme
Clinical attachment In Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
Description
Department of Neonatology is divided into Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 24 cots and Special Care Nursery (SCN) with 60 cots. NICU admits level 3 babies whilst SCN admits level 2 babies.
Duration
| Duration | Description |
| Three months | The attachment provide the nurse with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills in the current nursing practice and services as well as clinical hands-on in Neonatal Intensive Nursing. The experience will enable the nurse to plan and manage a similar unit in her country. |
Entry Criteria
- Registered Nurse with one year experience in Neonatal Nursing
- Temporary registration with Singapore Nursing Board
- Proficiency in English
Expected learning/learning objectives
On completion, the trainee will be able to:
- Discuss the role of the nurse in Neonatal nursing
- Discuss the nursing care of well and sick neonates
- Discuss infection control in a hospital
- Discuss the role of the Nurse Manager in the Neonatal Department
Teaching Programme
- Lectures
- Observation
- Preceptorship programme
Teaching Faculty
Nurse Clinicians and Nurse Managers
Funding
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
- Self – must seek own funding before course commencement
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 toChief Nurse
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
100 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Fax: +65 6394 1507
Email: Wong.Sook.Thow@singhealth.com.sg
Supporting documents:Detailed Resume
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