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Nurse Manager
Role summary
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The Nurse Manager leads nursing operations at SingHealth Polyclinics, overseeing staff, patient-care standards, rostering, service quality, and day-to-day clinical activities. Candidates are generally expected to hold a recognised nursing qualification, be registered with the Singapore Nursing Board, and possess relevant clinical and supervisory experience. A valid practising certificate, strong leadership ability, and knowledge of nursing policies, infection control, and patient-safety standards are important. The role requires effective communication, sound judgement, staff development skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should be service-oriented, organised, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement in a busy primary-care environment.
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 SingHealth Polyclinics
SingHealth Polyclinics is part of SingHealth, Singapore’s largest public healthcare group. It operates a network of polyclinics that provide affordable, accessible primary healthcare, including preventive services, chronic disease management, women’s and children’s health, vaccinations, diagnostics, and specialist referrals. Its teams work closely with hospitals and community partners to support coordinated care across the healthcare system. SingHealth Polyclinics places strong emphasis on clinical quality, patient safety, education, innovation, and professional development. Nurses and other healthcare professionals may benefit from structured training, multidisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to progress within Singapore’s public healthcare sector. The organisation serves diverse communities and expects staff to demonstrate compassion, professionalism, cultural awareness, and a commitment to delivering safe, patient-centred care.