Important to note: The application window for the 2025 intake is currently open till 1 July 2024 (11.59pm).

Overview of Programme

The Career Conversion Programme for Enrolled Nurses (CCP-EN) helps and supports mid-career individuals in acquiring relevant training to be an Enrolled Nurse, as well as for in-employment Patient Care Assistants to upgrade.

The CCP-EN is one of the mid-career conversion programmes under the Healthcare CCP umbrella that is offered by WSG, in conjunction with Ministry of Health (MOH), and supported by MOH Holdings.

Funding will be provided by WSG, MOH and a co-sponsoring organisation for successful candidates to undergo the 2-year or 3-year Higher NITEC in Nursing at Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College East (Simei Campus).

Job Description and Remuneration

The general role of Nurses is to assess patients’ physical and mental health, perform clinical procedures, help patients improve or maintain their health and educate patients and their families on health matters. They work alongside a team of professionals to provide safe and smooth delivery of patient care every day. Thus, teamwork, communication skills and attention to details are important.

In the public healthcare sector, the monthly starting base salary for a fresh Enrolled Nurse graduate is $2,050*. CCP-EN graduates will be able to draw higher starting salaries of up to $2,500, depending on their years of prior work experience.

*Excludes fixed allowances, overtime pay, bonuses and increments for Honours or National Service for eligible males. Please refer to Care to Go Beyond website for more information: https://www.caretogobeyond.sg/nursing/about-nursing.

For more information, please download the FAQ and Infokit for reference. You may also find out more on the training curriculum here.

Virtual Course Preview

Come join WSG, Institute of Technical Education and Ngee Ann Polytechnic for a virtual course preview session on 8 May 2024, where we will answer your queries related to the programmes and course structures.

Details of the virtual course preview are as follows:

General CCP Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident;
• Minimum age of 21 years;
• Graduated from full-time studies or completed National Service for at least two years (whichever is most recent), prior to the course commencement date*;
• Not a current nurse or nursing student;
• Does not possess a valid Practising Certificate with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) and is not eligible for the Return to Nursing (RTN) programme (see Notes below)

*Click here to check if you meet this criteria

Academic Entry Requirements**:

**Selection will be based on passing an interview by ITE Admission Committee.  ITE will offer the 2-year or 3-year Higher Nitec in Nursing programme to candidates according to the academic entry requirements.

Note:

• In-Service staff are required to apply through their employers.
• Meeting the above requirements does not guarantee enrolment into the CCP. Admission is based on a holistic assessment of the candidate and subject to other requirements including clearing the medical test and securing sponsorship from a participating organisation.
• Individuals with nursing qualifications but are currently not practising may wish to check if you are eligible to join the Return to Nursing (RTN) programme at https://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/snb/registration-enrolment/return-to-nursing-course.
• Individuals who have nursing qualifications from overseas training schools/colleges/universities should check directly with SNB on your eligibility to practise as a nurse in Singapore. More information can be found at https://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/snb/registration-enrolment/application-for-registration-enrolment/foreign-trained-nurses-midwives. Alternatively, you may contact SNB at SNB@spb.gov.sg.

Funding Support

Course fees will be fully sponsored. Trainees will receive training allowances ranging from $1,640 to $2,000 per month, pegged to their years of prior work experience, throughout the training period. Upon graduation, trainees will also receive a one-time Career Transition Bonus of $2,000.

Application and Selection Process

Table below details the timeline of the application, screening and enrolment process for the CCP-EN 2024 intake. Dates provided are tentative and contingent on the ability of all parties involved to meet projected deadlines.

Funding Criteria

• Meet general CCP eligibility criteria and academic entry requirements
• Trainees must be selected by a sponsoring organisation through the selection process co-ordinated by MOH Holdings
• All candidates have to pass a medical examination and be free from physical disability for them to be admitted into the programme
• Trainees must be able to find two sureties
• Trainees are required to meet training provider's attendance requirements
• Trainees are required to be present for all examinations

Signing of deed

Upon acceptance into the Programme, trainees are required to sign a sponsorship deed with MOH Holdings. Trainees must complete the training satisfactorily and attain the designated qualification, and thereafter be converted to actual employment with the sponsoring organisation.

Bond period

With the transition to the 3-year Higher Nitec in Nursing from AY2024, CCP-EN trainees’ training duration will range from 2 to 3 years, depending on trainees’ ability to meet ITE’s entry requirements. Trainees who enter the 2-year course are required to fulfil a 2-year bond with their sponsoring organisation upon graduation. Trainees who enter the 3-year course are required to fulfil a 3-year bond with their sponsoring organisation upon graduation.

Participating Healthcare Organisations (for 2025 intakes)

Intermediate and Long-Term Care (ILTC) Services

• Ang Mo Kio-Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
• Aseana Healthcare Pte Ltd
• Assisi Hospice
• Econ Healthcare Group
• Jurong Community Hospital
• Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home
• Lions Home for the Elders
• Orange Valley Nursing Homes Pte Ltd
• Ren Ci Hospital
• SASCO Senior Citizens’ Home
• SingHealth Community Hospitals
• St Luke’s Hospital
• St Luke's ElderCare Ltd
• Vanguard Healthcare
• Yishun Community Hospital

Primary Healthcare & Hospital Services

• Alexandra Hospital
• Changi General Hospital
• Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
• KK Women's and Children's Hospital
• National Cancer Centre Singapore
• National Heart Centre Singapore
• National University Hospital
• Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
• Sengkang General Hospital
• Singapore General Hospital
• SingHealth Polyclinics
• Tan Tock Seng Hospital