Singapore Nurses Association - SNA

Join the 2024 Triangle Wound Case Report Challenge

Dear Nurses,

We are thrilled to announce that Triangle Case Report Challenge is back for the third time in a row!

This challenge is in partnership by St Luke Hospital and Coloplast, for St Luke Hospital wound conference happening on 22th November 2024. We encourage all nurses to participate in this challenge. Your dedication and innovative strategies deserve recognition, and this is your chance to showcase your exemplary work to a wider audience.

All submitted case reports will receive $50 educational credits sponsored by Coloplast, which can be utilized to attend any SLH Wound Educational Course. Top 10 case reports will have the opportunity to display their posters at SLH's annual wound conference, top 2 participants will each receive $3000 educational credits and will be presenting their case during the wound conference.

Registration can be made via this link https://www.coloplast.sg/wound-care-sg/coloplast-case-report-challenge.
Case report package will then be sent via email for participants to complete and submit.

Should you require any clarification or assistance, please feel free to contact [email protected]

Let's seize this opportunity to celebrate and elevate the standard of wound care together. We look forward to receiving your submissions and witnessing the impactful contributions from our dedicated healthcare professionals.

Thank you and have a nice day ahead.

Nurse leaders appointed senior executives at Alexandra Hospital, Institute of Mental Health The appointments demonstrate the potential of nurses to influence healthcare at a higher level. Read more at straitstimes.com.

We would like to wish all nurses a Blessed and Happy Nurses Day!

Do not miss out on the following promotions for Registered Nurses looking to pursue your Bachelor of Nursing (Top-up) programme with La Trobe University.

Enquire with us today at [email protected]

Please refer to PSB Academy for more information https://www.psb-academy.edu.sg/becoming-a-student/promotions/study-with-a-friend-promotion?utm_campaign=ANZ_%20Final%20Application%20Emails&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_2H1WVfumTOIypk0526NLkcc_eMyORS7ellWtXuJAf6TDXKNMR8wAHgqEjL56hyYgjTgOwMpBakPMv2ZczzEMUYKx

For scholarship enquiry, please click here https://www.psb-academy.edu.sg/courses/scholarship-application/?utm_campaign=ANZ_%20Final%20Application%20Emails&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--KH4-RbSxHUcuUxBakfaHVlPVO-INJ4oUB7YDEF5K7xpLJ15xDL2As9-ywbcCWggwG97M3tM2ut9reP5buGB_nqiynRWICXHghUGzZl4FdW5nBxjs&_hsmi=2&utm_content=2&utm_source=hs_email #-psb-academy---la-trobe-university-nursing-scholarship

Infection Control Nurses Chapter Seminar

Date: 19 Oct 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 8.15am to 1pm
Venue: KKH Auditorium, Women's Tower Level 1, KKH, 100 Bukit Timah Road, (S) 229899
CPE points will be awarded after your attendance
Cost: SNA Member $10
Non-SNA Member $30

To register, please click here https://forms.office.com/r/SvkuAbQkM2
or scan the QR code from the flyer.
Registration closing date: 6 October 2024 (Sunday)

Please email your query to [email protected]

Nursing career with SingHealth Polyclinics

In SingHealth Polyclinics, our nurses play a pivotal role in the provision care of our patients. As key members in team-based care, our nurses actively participate in the assessment, planning and implementation of care treatment. They provide comprehensive assessment such as physical assessment, preventive care and functional needs, and services such a wound dressings and vaccinations.

We are looking for dedicated nurses to join as:
Nurse Managers
Staff Nurses
Enrolled Nurses
click https://careers.singhealth.com.sg/SHP/job/Singapore-SeniorStaff-Nurse-Sing/12657344/ for more details & apply.

Email your resume to [email protected]
or submit at Recruitment portal https://careers.singhealth.com.sg/SHP/go/SHP-Nursing/649844/

Please refer to the attached flyer and scan the QR code for more information.

SNA is pleased to announce our partnership with The Singapore WSH Conference 2024 as a Supporting Partner. As part of this partnership, SNA Members can enjoy the preferential rate of $400 (regular price: $800) per person. To access this special offer, use the unique promo code sent to your email for registration.

CKRT & Blood Purification Workshops

You are cordially invited to the physical event organized by SNA RNC in collaboration with Baxter.

Date: 15 July 2024 (Monday) and 22 July 2024 (Monday)
Time: 9am to 1pm
Entrance: Free of charge
Venue: 150 Beach Road, Gateway West #30-01, Singapore 189720
CPE points will be awarded

To register your interest with Baxter,
please click this URL https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Nd3GyB-HME-FrGU185glFCdYgnRWVMNFpaLoteFTz65UNkVMVURNR084TVk1UElaQUFOTk5GN1ZZVC4u&origin=QRCode
or scan the QR code from the flyer.
Registration is free of charge, but limited to nurses working in Acute Care Hospital.

Registration is on a first come first serve basis, and will be closed when registration is full.
Email query to [email protected]

Enhancing Nursing Competencies in Communication and Collaboration workshop

Palliative Care Nurses Chapter Workshop with CPE points

Date: 24 August 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 9 am to 12 noon
Venue: Dover Park Hospice, 1 Tan Tock Seng Link, TTSH Integrated Care Hub, Singapore 307382
Cost: $150 per person

To register, please click here https://forms.office.com/r/ne3vBi4i8t or scan the QR code from the flyer.
Registration closing date: 31 July 2024 (Wednesday)

Please email your event query to [email protected] or [email protected]

Short courses from CSM Academy International.

BCLS and AED course
Phlebotomy Course

More information can be found from the website https://csmacademy.edu.sg/

CSM Academy is pleased to announce the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health in collaboration with Edith Cowan University, Australia.

This program will enhance your skills and knowledge in the mental health field and help you better support your teams and colleagues while effectively managing resources. It is also ideal for any graduate looking to pursue a Master's degree in the mental health field.

Classes start in the last week of July; apply before the end of June.

SNA members are entitled to : $200 off application fee

More information can be found from the website
https://csmacademy.edu.sg/csm-courses/graduate-certificate-in-mental-health/

Come join the inaugural conference on ophthalmic nursing.

Event: Inaugural Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Nursing Congress
Date: 21 September 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 8 am to 4.30 pm
Virtual event with 4 CPE points.

Registration with the organizer SNEC is free with limited slots.
Registration Link: https://synapxe.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VKpJfxq_T2-PsI9YEayAIA
or scan the QR code from the flyer to register.

Please refer to the flyer for more details.
Enquiries, please email [email protected]

Enhance your career opportunities with a nursing degree by La Trobe University (LTU). Achieve your bachelor's degree in just two years, guided by visiting faculty from LTU Australia to ensure quality of delivery. Apply for our August intake and receive S$1600* in course fee rebates or further grants if you are a Singapore Nurses Association member.

Registered Nurses with a minimum of 2 years of work experience are eligible to apply for bond free LTU - PSBA Nursing Scholarship*. Enquire with us today at [email protected]

*T&Cs apply

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Attention eager learners!
Be part of this exciting learning opportunity! Join us for the Radiographic Image Interpretation of Common Pathologies for Nurses webinar happening in just 1.5 weeks. Upskill and elevate your nursing expertise with this informative and interactive session. Secure your spot now: https://o2o.to/i/OHkrUA

Also, we invite you to explore Parkway College of Nursing and Allied Health's featured courses on Basic Mental Health For Clinical Support Staff (https://o2o.to/i/0k4BWM)and Phlebotomy Training (https://o2o.to/i/hLcwfM).

The SNA Connect newsletter editorial team hopes that all is well.

This is the call for article submissions for the May to August 2024 issue. The theme for this upcoming issue is:

Embracing the Grey: Nurses’ Views and Perceptions on an Ageing Population

According to the government’s 2023 population report, citizens aged 65 and above make up almost one-fifth of the population. As Singapore's population continues to age, nurses play a pivotal role in providing care and support to older adults.

We would like to call out for submissions from nurses to share their views, experiences, and perceptions on caring for an ageing population. Submissions can explore the challenges, triumphs, ethical considerations, and innovative approaches encountered in nursing practice with older adults. Whether through personal reflections, case studies, quality improvement initiatives, or creative expressions, we aim to illuminate the multifaceted nature of caring for the elderly and to foster dialogue on how to best support this demographic.

In addition to the above theme, we will also welcome submissions for our regular content:
a. A Letter to My Patient
b. Reflections/Poems/Artwork
c. Students’ submissions (on any topics)
d. Letter to the Chief Editor

The next upcoming topic is:
September – December 2024
Us Vs Them: Why is there so much hostility amongst healthcare professionals?

The deadline for the submissions is June 21st, 2024 (Friday) at 5 pm. Please ensure that you strictly adhere to the editorial guidelines found in the SNA The Connect and attached here. Submissions should be sent to [email protected]


Disclaimer: Submissions to The Connect may be utilised for publicity purposes or made available for general public consumption through publication or any other purpose the editorial team deems appropriate and necessary. By submitting your article, you grant consent for the aforementioned purposes.

May and June 2024 intake are now open! SNA members are entitled to

:$200 off for Phlebotomy Short Course &
: 10% off for BCLS and AED Course

Tentative dates for Phlebotomy Course:
Monday 3 June 2024 to 5 June 2024

Tentative dates BCLS and AED Course:
Monday 20 May 2024
Monday 13 June 2024

For registration and more enquiries, email to [email protected] & [email protected]

Laser Concepts in Healthcare 2024
(for nurses and Allied Health workers)

Organizer: Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine (Singapore)
Date: 22nd June 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 8am to 5pm
Venue: Grand Ballroom, One Farrer Hotel. 1 Farrer Park Station Road Singapore 217562
Early bird fee: $150 (to register before 22/5/2024)
Normal fee: $200
SNA member: $120

Please refer to the flyers for more details.
To register with the organizer via this URL
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAUa75yuHzHEwn5tgWtwckDF-IMTGEr-erlh0hPmlneGCDUg/viewform

Email: [email protected]

📢 Calling all nurses!

Join the upcoming webinar, "Radiographic Image Interpretation of Common Pathologies for Nurses," that is tailored specially for nurses and presented by an expert UK radiographer. Gain essential skills in identifying pathologies and ensuring accurate line placements in critical healthcare settings like the ICU, Emergency Department, and inpatient wards. Enhance your professional capabilities in this 1-hour CPD webinar designed to empower you in your practice. Register now at https://o2o.to/i/OHkrUA! Limited tickets are available!

BUZUD Healthcare Expo 2024

Dear Esteemed Nurses in Singapore,

Our company BUZUD is hosting an event on May 11th at HDB HUB. The event will run all day and is expected to have around 1000 to 1500 attendees.

Registration is free! You can view the event schedule and register at https://events.buzud.com/expo2024.

The morning session will be a diabetes symposium from 9:30 to 11:30, featuring talks by three doctors. Nurses can earn 1 CPE point.
Lunch will be provided at the venue.

In the afternoon, from 1:30 to 3:00, the agenda includes:

1. Collaboration with the Singapore Manufacturers' Federation
2. How to reduce medical costs
3. Future needs in home healthcare

Medical professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists) can register under the "Professional" category, while hospital and clinic staff can register under the "Partner" category.

All participants will receive a goodie bag worth over $500. In the afternoon, we will have a lucky draw event with 20 different prize draws, all prizes are of great value.

We are excited to see you in this event.
if you need more information, please get in touch with us at

Tel: +65 6518 9959
Email: [email protected]

Selamat Hari Raya to all our Muslim friends and colleagues!

SNA 65th AGM was held at Woodlands Health on 23rd March 2024. We thank all our members who attended the event! We hope to see you again next year!

CKRT & Blood Purification Workshops on 27/4 & 4/5/2024

You are cordially invited to the physical event organized by SNA RNC in collaboration with Baxter.

Date: 27 April 2024 (Saturday) and 4 May 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 9am to 1pm
Entrance: Free of charge
Venue: 150 Beach Road, Gateway West #30-01, Singapore 189720
CPE points will be awarded

To register your interest with Baxter,
please click this URL https://forms.office.com/r/wuthiPdNy1
or scan the QR code from the flyer.
Registration is free of charge, but limited to nurses working in Acute Care Hospital.

Closing date of registration is 20 April 2024 (Saturday).
Registration is on a first come first serve basis, and will be closed when registration is full.
Email query to [email protected]

A gentle reminder to all SNA members to RSVP by 12 March 2024 (Tuesday). All the details have been sent to your email on 1st March 2024.

SNA Annual General Meeting
Date: 23 March 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 10am - 11.30am
Venue: Woodlands Health Campus Auditorium, Tower E level 1,
No.17 Woodlands Drive 17, Singapore 737628

All SNA members are strongly encouraged to attend.
Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/65-SNA-AGM by 12 March 2024 (Tuesday), or you may contact [email protected]

Bento meal will be provided after the AGM.

Thank you for your support and looking forward to seeing you.

RSVP for SNA 65th AGM on 23 March 2024 Venue: Woodlands Health Campus Auditorium Tower E Level 1, No.17 Woodlands Dr 17, (S) 737628 Time: 10am - 11.30am

Empowering Nurses in Cancer Survivorship Care on 6 April 2024

Event by Oncology Nurses Chapter.
Empowering nurses in cancer survivorship care is pivotal to ensure holistic and compassionate support for individuals who have triumphed over cancer. As the frontline advocates for survivors, nurses play a vital role in fostering physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. By integrating specialized knowledge, cultivating empathetic communication and embracing a patient- centered approach, it improves the experience of patients throughout their cancer journey. Join us to find out more!

Date: 6 April 2024
Time: 9am to 12noon
Venue: National Cancer Center Singapore, Lecture Theatre 30 Hospital Blvd, Singapore 168583

Entrance fee:
SNA member: $10
Non-SNA member: $15

To register your interest, click https://bit.ly/6Apr24CancerSurvivorship
or scan the QR code from the flyer.
Closing date for registration of interest: 27 March 2024 (Wednesday)
Registration is on a first come first serve basis and will be closed when registration is full.

Event query please email to [email protected]

Journey To Wound Healing Practice – Where are we now…..

SNA Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Chapter would like to invite you to join their upcoming event with 2 CPE points.

The world of wounds is a fascinating one. The application of Algorithms and TIME are never the same. What’s more the Depth and Area of Knowledge and Expertise field varies between small (novice) and wide (expert). This seminar provides participants a feel and progression achievable in the wound arena.

Date: 27 April 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 9.00am to 12pm
Venue: Outram Community Hospital
Function Room 1 & 2, SingHealth Tower, 10 Hospital Boulevard, Singapore 168582

Entrance fee:
SNA member: $10
Non-SNA member: $30
Payment method: PayNow (UEN No. S61SS0161L)

To register your interest, click https://bit.ly/Wound27Apr2024
or scan the QR code from the flyer.

Closing date for registration of interest:19 April 2024 (Friday)

Registration is on a first come first serve basis and will be closed when registration is full.

Event query please email to [email protected]
SNA membership query, please email to [email protected]

Be inspired this Valentine's Day with a story full of love!

Snr Staff Nurse Peh Xueli is juggling motherhood, a nursing degree, and saving lives at the A&E Khoo Teck Puat Hospital!

She's not just any nurse - she's rocking it , being the first recipient of the PSB Academy - La Trobe University Nursing Scholarship, a bond-free scholarship that fully funds her 2-year Bachelor of Nursing (Top-Up) part-time degree with flexible modes of study.

Catch her ☕️ tomorrow, Feb 14th at 10.30am on Hao963FM Live Radio broadcast and Hao963FM Facebook Live. Don't miss her inspiring story!

Check out more about her higher education journey in nursing and the PSBA-LTU Nursing Scholarship here: https://www.psb-academy.edu.sg/la-trobe-university/bachelor-of-nursing-top-up

Happy Chinese New Year to All!

Nursing career with SingHealth Polyclinics

In SingHealth Polyclinics, our nurses play a pivotal role in the provision care of our patients. As key members in team-based care, our nurses actively participate in the assessment, planning, and implementation of care treatment. They provide comprehensive assessment such as physical assessment, preventive care and functional needs, and services such a wound dressings and vaccinations.

We are looking for dedicated nurses to join as:
Nurse Managers
Staff Nurses
Enrolled Nurses
click https://polyclinic.singhealth.com.sg/careers/nursing Nursing positions for more details & apply.

Email your resume to [email protected]
or submit at https://careers.singhealth.com.sg/SHP/go/SHP-Nursing/649844/ Recruitment Portal

Please refer to the attached flyer and scan the QR code for more information.