Overview of Programme

The Career Conversion Programme for Registered Nurses (Diploma) [CCP-RN (Diploma)] helps and supports mid-career individuals in acquiring relevant training to be Registered Nurses. 

The CCP-RN (Diploma) 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 Diploma in Nursing (Accelerated) at Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) for the April intake and Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) for the October intake.

Job Description and Remuneration

The general roles of Nurses include assessing patients’ physical and mental health, performing clinical procedures, helping patients improve or maintain their health and educating 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 some of the key qualities that a nurse should possess.

In the public healthcare sector, the monthly starting base salary for a fresh Registered Nurse graduate with diploma qualifications is $2,500*. CCP-RN (Diploma) graduates will be able to draw higher starting salaries of up to $3,040, 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. Please click here for the training curriculum of NYP and click here for the training curriculum of NP.

Virtual Course Preview

Come join WSG, Nanyang Polytechnic and National University of Singapore for a virtual course preview session on 12 October 2023, 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:

• Bachelor degree from a recognised university in a discipline other than nursing; or
• Local polytechnic diploma in a discipline other than nursing; or
• 3 GCE ‘A’ level credits (Grades A to E) with 2 GCE ‘O’ level credits (Grades A1 to C6) in a Science subject and Mathematics

Note:

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 $1,920 to $2,320 per month, pegged to their years of prior work experiences, throughout the training period.

Application and Selection Process

Table below details the timeline of the application, screening and enrolment process for the CCP-RN (Diploma) October 2023 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 an actual employment with the sponsoring organisation.

Bond period

Trainees are required to fulfil a 3-year bond with their sponsoring organisation upon graduation. 

Participating Healthcare Organisations (for April 2024 intake)

Intermediate and Long-Term Care (ILTC) Services

• Active Global Respite Care Pte Ltd
• Ang Mo Kio-Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
• Assisi Hospice
• HCA Hospice Limited
• Jurong Community Hospital
• Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home
• Ren Ci Community Hospital
• SASCO Senior Citizens’ Home
• SATA CommHealth
• St Luke’s Eldercare
• St Luke’s Hospital
• SingHealth Community Hospitals
• The Salvation Army Peacehaven
• Vanguard Healthcare
• Yishun Community Hospital

Primary Healthcare & Hospital Services

• Alexandra Hospital
• Changi General Hospital
• Institute of Mental Health
• Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
• KK Women's and Children Hospital
• National Cancer Centre Singapore
• National Heart Centre Singapore
• National University Hospital
• Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
• IHH Healthcare (Parkway Hospitals)
• Sengkang General Hospital
• Singapore General Hospital
• Singapore National Eye Centre
• SingHealth Polyclinics
• Tan Tock Seng Hospital
• Woodlands Health