What Jobs are available for Advance Care Planning in Singapore?

Purpose of the Job:

The ACP Facilitator is responsible for supporting seniors in Advance Care Planning (ACP). This includes advocating for ACP within the community and assisting in the development, implementation, optimization, and integration of ACP initiatives in line with national ACP guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate ACP discussions and complete care plans tailored to clients' needs.
• Ensure clients and families have seamless access to ACP documentation in both soft and hard copies.
• Conduct timely reviews and updates of clients' ACP documents in collaboration with clients and their Nominated Healthcare Spokespersons (NHS).
• Provide feedback to address service delivery gaps and improve ACP processes.
• Assist in evaluating ACP processes and IT systems to enhance service delivery and address gaps.
• Gather and submit ACP data and statistical outcomes promptly, ensuring compliance with reporting processes.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for ACP events, meetings, and networking initiatives.
• Raise community awareness of ACP and encourage greater participation in advance care planning.
• Support national ACP education efforts and participate in research and quality improvement initiatives to enhance ACP programs.
• Apply acquired knowledge and skills to continually improve the ACP program at SSHWS.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma from a recognized tertiary institution in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or other relevant Allied Health disciplines.
• A keen learner, critical thinker, and self-motivated team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Psychology, Counselling, healthcare, or community services in Singapore, will be an advantage.

Purpose of the Job:
The ACP Facilitator is responsible for supporting seniors in Advance Care Planning (ACP). This includes advocating for ACP within the community and assisting in the development, implementation, optimization, and integration of ACP initiatives in line with national ACP guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate ACP discussions and complete care plans tailored to clients’ needs.
• Ensure clients and families have seamless access to ACP documentation in both soft and hard copies.
• Conduct timely reviews and updates of clients’ ACP documents in collaboration with clients and their Nominated Healthcare Spokespersons (NHS).
• Provide feedback to address service delivery gaps and improve ACP processes.
• Assist in evaluating ACP processes and IT systems to enhance service delivery and address gaps.
• Gather and submit ACP data and statistical outcomes promptly, ensuring compliance with reporting processes.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for ACP events, meetings, and networking initiatives.
• Raise community awareness of ACP and encourage greater participation in advance care planning.
• Support national ACP education efforts and participate in research and quality improvement initiatives to enhance ACP programs.
• Apply acquired knowledge and skills to continually improve the ACP program at SSHWS.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma from a recognized tertiary institution in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or other relevant Allied Health disciplines.
• A keen learner, critical thinker, and self-motivated team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Psychology, Counselling, healthcare, or community services in Singapore, will be an advantage.

Care Coordinator (Advance Care Planning), Healthier SG (Contract)
Job ID: 6301
Job Function: Allied Health
Institution: National University Hospital
Overview
Reporting to NUH Healthier SG Office, you will need to facilitate and drive Advance Care Planning for targeted group of patients at NUH. The incumbent will also need to raise awareness of Advance Care Planning in NUH/ NUHS.
Job Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following:
Engage all suitable referrals in Advance Care Planning discussion and facilitate the completion of Advance Care Plans for patients.
Ensure effective communication of patients' Advance Care Plans to health care professionals and other stakeholders.
Follow up and review outcome of Advance Care Planning, including honouring of care and treatment preferences (where possible).
Follow up on concerns raised during Advance Care Planning discussion, by providing feedback to the healthcare teams and other stakeholders.
Work in partnership with stakeholders to raise awareness of Advance Care Planning.
Conduct and participate in Advance Care Planning advocacy and facilitator training.
Any other duties as assigned by the reporting officer.
Requirements
Degree in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or Allied Health relevant to the job.
Must be a critical thinker, self-motivated, able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to use local languages and dialects.
Equipped with basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge in statistics and familiarity with relevant community services will be an advantage.
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Overview
Reporting to NUH Healthier SG Office, you will need to facilitate and drive Advance Care Planning for targeted group of patients at NUH. The incumbent will also need to raise awareness of Advance Care Planning in NUH/ NUHS.
Responsibilities
Engage all suitable referrals in Advance Care Planning discussion and facilitate the completion of Advance Care Plans for patients.
Ensure effective communication of patients' Advance Care Plans to health care professionals and other stakeholders.
Follow up and review outcome of Advance Care Planning, including honouring of care and treatment preferences (where possible).
Follow up on concerns raised during Advance Care Planning discussion, by providing feedback to the healthcare teams and other stakeholders.
Work in partnership with stakeholders to raise awareness of Advance Care Planning.
Conduct and participate in Advance Care Planning advocacy and facilitator training.
Any other duties as assigned by the reporting officer.
Requirements
Degree in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or Allied Health relevant to the job.
Must be a critical thinker, self-motivated, able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to use local languages and dialects.
Equipped with basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge in statistics and familiarity with relevant community services will be an advantage.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Job description:

You will support the Head of Department in driving the team in the development and implementation of Advance Care Planning (ACP) and the palliative care sector by identifying service gaps and new opportunities, enhancing existing service models, and developing new service models to provide better care options for patients at the end of life:

• Work with policy makers and other stakeholders, including but not limited to primary and community care service providers, hospitals, administrators and researchers to drive the:

• Expansion and implementation of the ACP programme

• Development and implementation of the 2023 National Strategy for Palliative Care including involvement in palliative care related pilot programmes, service models and funding policies that support, management of capability and capacity and enablers in the ecosystem

• Enhancement of the systems infrastructure and enablers to support the sector so as to enable it to achieve its intended outcomes.

• Undertake other tasks as necessary to contribute to Division's objectives in sector development, capability building and outreach (e.g. conducting literature research, data analysis, etc.)

Job Requirements

• At least 5 to 8 years of working experience in service planning and development, with at least 1 year in managerial capacity in a leadership role, preferably in the healthcare or social care industry
• Experience in policy formulation, planning, strategy development, sector development or project management in the public sector would be advantageous

Competencies

• Strategic and agile
• Systems thinking
• Excellent written and persuasive communication skills
• Strong engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical capabilities, coupled with basic skills in data analysis and statistics
• Strong at conceptualising ideas, coupled with a practical sense of what works in a complex environment and implement projects.
• Resourceful

Company description:

The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) aims to create a vibrant care community for people to live well and age gracefully. AIC coordinates and supports efforts in integrating care to achieve the best care outcomes for our clients. We reach out to caregivers and seniors with information on staying active and ageing well, and connect people to services they need. We support stakeholders in their efforts to raise the quality of care, and also work with health and social care partners to provide services for the ageing population. Our work in the community brings care services and information closer to those in need. For more about us, please visit

Job description:

You will support the Head of Department in driving the team in the development and implementation of Advance Care Planning (ACP) and the palliative care sector by identifying service gaps and new opportunities, enhancing existing service models, and developing new service models to provide better care options for patients at the end of life:

• Work with policy makers and other stakeholders, including but not limited to primary and community care service providers, hospitals, administrators and researchers to drive the:

• Expansion and implementation of the ACP programme

• Development and implementation of the 2023 National Strategy for Palliative Care including involvement in palliative care related pilot programmes, service models and funding policies that support, management of capability and capacity and enablers in the ecosystem

• Enhancement of the systems infrastructure and enablers to support the sector so as to enable it to achieve its intended outcomes.

• Undertake other tasks as necessary to contribute to Division's objectives in sector development, capability building and outreach (e.g. conducting literature research, data analysis, etc.)

Job Requirements

• At least 5 to 8 years of working experience in service planning and development, with at least 1 year in managerial capacity in a leadership role, preferably in the healthcare or social care industry
• Experience in policy formulation, planning, strategy development, sector development or project management in the public sector would be advantageous

Competencies

• Strategic and agile
• Systems thinking
• Excellent written and persuasive communication skills
• Strong engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical capabilities, coupled with basic skills in data analysis and statistics
• Strong at conceptualising ideas, coupled with a practical sense of what works in a complex environment and implement projects.
• Resourceful

Company description:

The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) aims to create a vibrant care community for people to live well and age gracefully. AIC coordinates and supports efforts in integrating care to achieve the best care outcomes for our clients. We reach out to caregivers and seniors with information on staying active and ageing well, and connect people to services they need. We support stakeholders in their efforts to raise the quality of care, and also work with health and social care partners to provide services for the ageing population. Our work in the community brings care services and information closer to those in need. For more about us, please visit

Job description:

You will support the Head of Department in driving the team in the development and implementation of Advance Care Planning (ACP) and the palliative care sector by identifying service gaps and new opportunities, enhancing existing service models, and developing new service models to provide better care options for patients at the end of life:

• Work with policy makers and other stakeholders, including but not limited to primary and community care service providers, hospitals, administrators and researchers to drive the:

• Expansion and implementation of the ACP programme

• Development and implementation of the 2023 National Strategy for Palliative Care including involvement in palliative care related pilot programmes, service models and funding policies that support, management of capability and capacity and enablers in the ecosystem

• Enhancement of the systems infrastructure and enablers to support the sector so as to enable it to achieve its intended outcomes.

• Undertake other tasks as necessary to contribute to Division's objectives in sector development, capability building and outreach (e.g. conducting literature research, data analysis, etc.)

Job Requirements

• At least 5 to 8 years of working experience in service planning and development, with at least 1 year in managerial capacity in a leadership role, preferably in the healthcare or social care industry
• Experience in policy formulation, planning, strategy development, sector development or project management in the public sector would be advantageous

Competencies

• Strategic and agile
• Systems thinking
• Excellent written and persuasive communication skills
• Strong engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical capabilities, coupled with basic skills in data analysis and statistics
• Strong at conceptualising ideas, coupled with a practical sense of what works in a complex environment and implement projects.
• Resourceful

• Work with policy makers and other stakeholders, including but not limited to primary and community care service providers, hospitals, administrators and researchers to drive the:
• Expansion and implementation of the ACP programme
• Development and implementation of the 2023 National Strategy for Palliative Care including involvement in palliative care related pilot programmes, service models and funding policies that support, management of capability and capacity and enablers in the ecosystem
• Enhancement of the systems infrastructure and enablers to support the sector so as to enable it to achieve its intended outcomes.
• Undertake other tasks as necessary to contribute to Division's objectives in sector development, capability building and outreach (e.g. conducting literature research, data analysis, etc.)

• At least 5 to 8 years of working experience in service planning and development, with at least 1 year in managerial capacity in a leadership role, preferably in the healthcare or social care industry
• Experience in policy formulation, planning, strategy development, sector development or project management in the public sector would be advantageous

• Strategic and agile
• Systems thinking
• Excellent written and persuasive communication skills
• Strong engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical capabilities, coupled with basic skills in data analysis and statistics
• Strong at conceptualising ideas, coupled with a practical sense of what works in a complex environment and implement projects.
• Resourceful

1. To perform basic nursing care, housekeeping and assist doctors and nursing staff in meeting the basic needs of patients in the patient areas. Provide patient care activities and orientation to patients and relatives.
2. To adhere to strict infection control measures and exercise standard precaution and good hand hygiene
3. Assist and participate in designated nursing procedures and treatments, ensuring the general comfort and well-being of the patient.
4. To assist in maintaining the general cleanliness and upkeep of the assigned work area within the facility
5. To assist in transferring patients to and from consultation

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Higher Nitec / Nitec / GCE N / O / A Level / or Equivalent
• ITE Skills Certificate Health Care (Inpatient) or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support preferred

Office Hours, 1 Saturday per month (8am-12pm)

• Training will be provided