Approximately 29,000 nurses in publicly funded health systems will become eligible under a new retention scheme, which will see them remain in the workforce for 20 years or until common retirement age, whichever comes first. They will receive the stipend, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said. Tuesday’s speech.
“We want to support nurses to do a good job,” Ms Ong said.
The benefit also applies to foreign nurses who have worked in the country’s public health sector for four years.
Singapore is attractive to foreign nurses, but the drawback is the lack of residency options
Singapore is attractive to foreign nurses, but the drawback is the lack of residency options
Last year, authorities introduced a S$15,000 joining bonus for new nursing graduates joining public hospitals and clinics.
Mr Ong said nursing student enrollment increased by about 30% from 2013 to 2023.
“It’s worth pointing out that as birth rates decline, the number of babies decreases, and student populations decline, just maintaining these intakes stable is a very encouraging outcome,” Ong said. Ta.
The Ministry of Health estimates that by 2030, one in four Singaporeans will be over the age of 65, and an estimated 83,000 elderly people will be living alone.
Mr Ong also said the government would review the competitiveness of other medical professions and adjust salary packages as necessary.