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Staff Nurse, Dept of Child Development (Contract)
Role summary
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The Staff Nurse supports children receiving assessment, therapy and follow-up care in the Department of Child Development. Requirements typically include a recognised Diploma or Degree in Nursing, registration with the Singapore Nursing Board, a valid practising certificate and relevant clinical experience. Experience in paediatric, developmental or outpatient care is advantageous. The successful candidate should provide safe, compassionate and family-centred nursing care, monitor patients, administer treatments, maintain accurate records and work closely with doctors, therapists and caregivers. Strong communication, teamwork, patience and an interest in caring for children with developmental needs are expected. The role may involve a contract appointment, shift duties and compliance with hospital policies, infection-control standards and professional nursing guidelines.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
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 largest specialised hospital for women and children. Located in the central Novena medical district, it provides maternity, gynaecology, paediatric and neonatal services, as well as specialist care for complex and developmental conditions. KKH is part of SingHealth, Singapore’s largest public healthcare group, and works closely with medical schools, research institutions and community partners. The hospital combines clinical care, education and research, with a strong focus on patient safety, family-centred service and multidisciplinary teamwork. Employees work in a diverse environment serving patients from Singapore and overseas. Nursing roles at KKH offer exposure to specialised paediatric care, structured professional development and collaboration with experienced healthcare teams.