Are you a nurse manager or wish to become one in Singapore? Professional nurses form a large category of professionals in Singapore. According to Ministry of Health statistics, in 2020, Singapore have 42,000 nurses, with 1,400 of them being new. If you are a nurse manager, you’ll have a greater responsibility than typical shift nurses.
Requirements Of A Nurse Manager
Nurse management jobs require a minimum of a registered nurse license as well as prior experience. Most employers will prefer individuals with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and at least two years of management experience over those with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
Excellent writing and spoken communication skills, a high level of organization, and the ability to encourage and excite nursing personnel in day-to-day operations and when introducing new programs or standards are all needed for nurse managers. Maintaining unit morale and representing the unit to superiors and the public requires a professional and calm approach.
Nurse Manager Salary in Singapore
The average nurse manager's gross salary in Singapore is 119,464 SGD, which equates to 57 SGD per hour.
Benefits Of Becoming A Nurse Manager
People enjoy being challenged in any career or business. Because the human brain is one of the most complicated objects in the world, it thrives on work that involves creativity and new experiences. RNs who have worked in the same hospital for a decade will have seen changes in technology and policies. Likewise, nurses get to meet a variety of patients every day, but the work might get mundane after a while.
Nurse managers are given greater responsibility than typical shift nurses, which is both an advantage and a drawback. You don't have to change careers or even hospitals if you want a change of pace at work. Being a nurse manager will provide you with new and exciting challenges in your nursing career.
Furthermore, nurse managers generally have more (or more) control over their shift schedules, or at least their time while on their shifts, because they head entire nursing units. Instead of being headed by another manager, you lead your team as a nurse manager. This autonomy can be extremely refreshing for RNs with years of experience and knowledge, who know what works and why. A managerial position gives you more authority to put your insights and talents to good use, especially if you have a BSN to back it up.
Registered nurses are (and will always be) needed everywhere, but nurse managers are especially needed in many regions. Healthcare is rapidly evolving, and excellent, experienced leadership is critical to executing the changes that every hospital and clinic must deal with. If you're already in nurse management, your role will become even more important.
You don't need to look for a new job or even a new hospital if you want a change of pace at work. Working as a nurse manager will present you with new and fascinating challenges.
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