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Plaster Technician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (Contract)
Role summary
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The Plaster Technician supports the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery by applying, removing and maintaining casts, splints and other orthopaedic immobilisation devices for paediatric and women’s patients. Candidates are generally expected to have relevant healthcare, nursing assistant or orthopaedic technician training, practical experience with plastering techniques, and a strong understanding of infection control and patient safety. The role requires careful attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to reassure children and families during procedures. Applicants should be physically fit, comfortable working in a hospital environment, able to follow clinical instructions, and willing to work collaboratively with doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. A compassionate, patient-focused attitude and readiness to work on a contract basis are important.
Can I work in Singapore?
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How it works
How it works: Hospital offer first; it registers you with the Nursing Board (equivalent training, valid licence, maybe an exam) and sponsors an S Pass (SGD 3,300+) or Employment Pass.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Only healthcare institutions with inpatient services can bring in foreign nurses, and the Singapore Nursing Board deals with their HR teams only, never with agents.
Official source: Singapore Nursing Board: foreign-trained nurses and midwives. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Healthcare jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Hospital applies to the Nursing Board for you: training, licence, practice in last 5 years; maybe an exam |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Housing | Public hospital groups offer foreign nurses a housing allowance (Ministry of Health, May 2023) |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About KK Women's and Children's Hospital Pte. Ltd.
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), operated by KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pte. Ltd., is Singapore’s major specialist hospital dedicated to women’s and children’s healthcare. Located in the Kampong Java area, KKH provides maternity, neonatal, paediatric, adolescent and gynaecological services, supported by emergency care, surgery, diagnostics and specialised clinical programmes. As part of SingHealth, Singapore’s largest public healthcare cluster, the hospital combines patient care with education, training and medical research. KKH serves patients from Singapore and across the region, with a strong focus on family-centred care, clinical quality and innovation. Employees work in multidisciplinary teams and support patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs. The hospital offers a structured healthcare environment where technicians and support staff contribute directly to safe, efficient and compassionate care.