Channel NewsAsiaMinistry of Health (MOH) introduced a new long-term retention scheme, called the Award for Nurses' Grace, Excellence and Loyalty (ANGEL) scheme, which is set to benefit approximately 29,000 nurses with payouts of up to $100,000 over the course of their careers.
Various nurses in National University Health System institutions were interviewed by the media, including Ms Emily Yap, Senior Staff Nurse, Alexandra Hospital (AH), who shared that beyond monetary compensation, nurses require adequate rest, a safe working environment, protection from healthcare worker abuse, and opportunities for career progression. Ms Durga Devi Chandremogan, Principal Enrolled Nurse at AH, agreed, sharing that while the retention scheme will be beneficial with the rising costs of living, it is the continuous learning environment at AH that has kept her going for over a decade in her career. Ms Teo Lay Sze, Assistant Director of Nursing at National Univeristy Polyclinics, also shared that fostering a supportive work environment and professional development opportunities provide a sense of added fulfilment for nurses.
Berita Mediacorp also featured Ms Seri Sastika Binte Ramli, Assistant Director of Nursing at National University Cancer Institute, Singapore and National University Hospital, who highlighted that the scheme is one of many strategic initiatives that MOH has been developing to recognise and retain healthcare staff. On why nurses in Singapore have chosen to leave and work overseas, she explained that it is multifactorial but the common reason was because of family.
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