Overview of Programme

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

The CCP-RN (Degree) 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 accelerated 2-year Bachelor of Science (Nursing) at National University of Singapore (NUS).

Job Description and Remuneration

The general role of Nurses include assessing patients’ physical and mental health, perform 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 healthcare sector, the monthly starting base salary for a Registered Nurse with degree qualifications ranges between $3,350 to $3,750*. Upon completion, you will be eligible for registration with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) and obtain the licence to practise as a professional nurse. You can also expect progression in your career through various structured career pathways (e.g. clinical, education, managerial tracks) as you gain experience and expertise.

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

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

Virtual Course Preview

Come join WSG, National University of Singapore and Nanyang Polytechnic for a virtual course preview on 15 Oct 2021, 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; AND
• Local polytechnic diploma in a science-related field in a discipline other than nursing; or
• Any two H2 or GCE ‘A’ level credits (Grades A to E) in Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics and Mathematics

Note:

Meeting the above requirements does not guarantee enrolment onto 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 $2,250 to $2,725 per month, pegged to their years of prior work experience, throughout the two-year training period.

Application and Selection Process

Table below details the application, screening and enrolment process for the CCP-RN (Degree) 2022 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 2022 intake

Community Care

• Ang Mo Kio - Thye Hua Kwan Hospital

• Jurong Community Hospital 

• National Kidney Foundation

• Ren Ci Hospital

• SingHealth Community Hospitals

• St Andrew’s Nursing Home

• St Luke’s Hospital

• Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities

• Vanguard Healthcare

• Yishun Community Hospital

Public and Private Healthcare Organisations

• Alexandra Hospital

• Changi General Hospital

• Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

• KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital

• National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

• National Heart Centre Singapore

• National Skin Centre

• National University Hospital

• Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

• Parkway Hospitals Singapore

• Singapore General Hospital

• Singapore National Eye Centre

• SingHealth Polyclinics

• Tan Tock Seng Hospital

• Woodlands Health Campus