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It's important to know your labour rights especially in a sector as critical and important as healthcare. If you're a nurse or you're looking to get started with a career in healthcare, check out our salary guide for nurses in Singapore to make sure you're getting a fair compensation.
Given Singapore's aging population and the increased caseload brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for nursing jobs in Singapore are on the rise.
Whether you're a seasoned healthcare professional or looking to break into the healthcare industry, it's important to know your labour rights and what sort of wages to expect. Find out in this salary guide about the appropriate salary ranges for different types of nurses in Singapore, across different care facilities such as hospitals and home care.
One of the most important determinants of your salary range as a nurse in Singapore is what type of nurse you are. There are two main categories of nurses in Singapore: registered nurses and enrolled nurses.
PHOTO: Care To Go Beyond
Common duties and responsibilities of registered nurses, however, include:
Some common duties and responsibilities of enrolled nurses include:
A Registered Nurse, for example, can come to take on senior leadership, management or research roles that are inaccessible for enrolled nurses. Experience and seniority, of course, also contribute to wage differences just like in any other industry.
The Healthcare Services Employees' Union (HSEU)'s agreements with healthcare clusters and institutions in Singapore such as NUHS, SingHealth, NHG, and NTUC Health Co-Operative, however, help ensure wage expectations for nurses in Singapore remain stable and healthy.
Here are some expected salary ranges you can expect as a nurse working in the public healthcare system.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of the possible salary ranges for NUHS nursing positions:
Source: HSEU Collective Agreement with NUHS
It's important to know your labour rights especially in a sector as critical and important as healthcare. If you're a nurse or you're looking to get started with a career in healthcare, check out our salary guide for nurses in Singapore to make sure you're getting a fair compensation.
Given Singapore's aging population and the increased caseload brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for nursing jobs in Singapore are on the rise.
Whether you're a seasoned healthcare professional or looking to break into the healthcare industry, it's important to know your labour rights and what sort of wages to expect. Find out in this salary guide about the appropriate salary ranges for different types of nurses in Singapore, across different care facilities such as hospitals and home care.
One of the most important determinants of your salary range as a nurse in Singapore is what type of nurse you are. There are two main categories of nurses in Singapore: registered nurses and enrolled nurses.
PHOTO: Care To Go Beyond
Who are registered nurses?
Registered nurses (RN) have higher starting qualifications and start their careers as staff nurses with the opportunity to advance their careers under the following tracks:- Management - Lead a team of nurses and oversee ward operations
- Clinical - Provide direct care to patients
- Education - Equip fellow nurses with higher nursing skills
Qualifications
Registered nurses are required to be either 'O' or 'A' level holders who attain either a diploma or degree in nursing.Job scope
Depending on the exact work setting and specialities chosen, the job scope of a registered nurse may vary.Common duties and responsibilities of registered nurses, however, include:
- Evaluating patients' physical health to assess their health concerns
- Providing direct care for care recipients with injuries, and disabilities or who are recuperating
- Performing and interpreting medical tests to evaluate patient health conditions and deciding on appropriate treatment plans
- Educating care recipients about their medical conditions and the treatment plan suitable for them
- Providing counsel and emotional support to care recipients, their families, close friends and relatives when appropriate
- Supervision of junior medical staff such as nursing aides and assistants
- Communicating medical reports and what they mean to care recipients
- Maintaining a clean and risk-free working environment
- Designing and enforcing appropriate nursing care plans
- Helping doctors with medical procedures
Who are enrolled nurses?
Enrolled nurses (EN) possess lower starting qualifications and typically assist registered nurses in delivering comprehensive nursing care for care recipients. Higher nursing responsibilities are given to those who progress to become senior enrolled nurses.Qualifications
Enrolled nurses are 'N' Level holders who have successfully pursued a Nitec in Nursing at the Institute of Technical Education.Job scope
Enrolled nurses work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Their job scopes vary but they are accountable for all aspects of delegated care within their scope of practice.Some common duties and responsibilities of enrolled nurses include:
- Performing comprehensive health assessments of clients and care recipients such as observation, physical examination and measurements of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, blood sugar levels, etc.
- Monitoring changes in care recipients' conditions and reporting to registered nurses or doctors
- Assisting care recipients with personal hygiene routine and other activities of daily living such as showering, bathing, dressing, and eating
- Implement rehabilitation or exercise programs with care recipients when necessary
- Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care plan in collaboration with RN and other health care team members to improve care recipients' health outcomes
- Administering first aid and assistance during emergencies
- Encouraging and educating care recipients on how to lead healthy lifestyles
- Administering medications according to their scope of practice
- Promoting safety for themselves and others in all aspects of nursing practice
Salary range for nurses in Singapore
As a general rule of thumb, registered nurses can expect to earn more than enrolled nurses as they have higher starting qualifications and have more career progression pathways.A Registered Nurse, for example, can come to take on senior leadership, management or research roles that are inaccessible for enrolled nurses. Experience and seniority, of course, also contribute to wage differences just like in any other industry.
The Healthcare Services Employees' Union (HSEU)'s agreements with healthcare clusters and institutions in Singapore such as NUHS, SingHealth, NHG, and NTUC Health Co-Operative, however, help ensure wage expectations for nurses in Singapore remain stable and healthy.
Here are some expected salary ranges you can expect as a nurse working in the public healthcare system.
National University Health System (NUHS) nurses
Depending on the seniority level and position, NUHS enrolled nurses can earn salaries ranging from $1,700 to $4,400 while NUHS registered nurses can earn salaries ranging from $2,600 to $9,230.Here's a more detailed breakdown of the possible salary ranges for NUHS nursing positions:
| Nursing position | Minimum salary | Maximum salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing manager I Nurse clinician I Nurse educator I | $5,430 | $9,230 |
| Nursing manager II Nurse clinician II Nurse educator II | $4,560 | $7,690 |
| Assistant Nurse Clinician | $4,060 | $6,860 |
| Staff nurse I | $2,600 | $4,540 |
| Staff nurse II | $2,200 | $3,880 |
| Sr Staff nurse I | $3,700 | $6,300 |
| Sr Staff nurse II | $3,100 | $5,530 |
| Principal enrolled Nurse | $2,590 | $4,400 |
| Enrolled nurse I | $1,810 | $3,050 |
| Enrolled nurse II | $1,700 | $2,800 |
| Sr Enrolled nurse I | $2,310 | $3,920 |
| Sr Enrolled nurse II | $1,960 | $3,360 |
Source: HSEU Collective Agreement with NUHS
