Job Description

What the role is:The Medical Services and Training (MST) unit run medical centres across OBS\' campuses and deals with all emergencies, injuries and illnesses of OBS\' participants and staff. The Outdoor Nurse Practitioner (ONP) assesses and treats patients out at sea, in the field, and in the medical centre. MST also performs pre-enrolment screening to ensure that all participants are safe to join OBS activities. As part of the outdoor adventure industry, MST conducts and provides wilderness medicine courses to OBS\' operational staff and regional partners.What you will be working on:We are seeking a Senior/Outdoor Nurse Practitioner to join the NYC/OBS family. As a Senior/Outdoor Nurse Practitioner, you will be part of the Medical Services & Training unit to ensure the efficient operations of the OBS Medical Centre by providing timely and effective first-line medical care to participants and staff. You may also be required to perform 24 hours night shift and perform standby activation role during and after office hours, and should be comfortable to work independently and provide medical care in austere work environments (on overseas expeditions, in the field, or out at sea). For the Senior Outdoor Nurse Practitioner role, you will additionally be expected to lead in medical training and medical-related projects. Such projects may entail working with other units within OBS, other agencies, as well as vendors. Experience in a leadership position and having an exploratory mind is important. You will be exposed and hone your skills in these areas: \xe2\x80\xa2 Applying your medical skills and knowledge in a vastly different environment from hospitals or clinics. \xe2\x80\xa2 Learning and practicing in austere, wilderness, pre-hospital medicine. \xe2\x80\xa2 Working with youths on a national outdoor adventure programme in a dynamic environment \xe2\x80\xa2 Primary and Public Health - in dealing with adolescent health, sports medicine, mental health, tropical medicine and population health policies. \xe2\x80\xa2 Teaching, training, curriculum design \xe2\x80\xa2 Research and data analytics \xe2\x80\xa2 Overseas expedition opportunitiesWhat we are looking for:Requirements \xe2\x80\xa2 A Singapore Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board \xe2\x80\xa2 Minimum 3 years\' experience in pre-hospital, emergency, critical care will be advantageous \xe2\x80\xa2 Good writing, communication, and creative & critical thinking skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess a macro perspective of issues and an eye for details \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to adapt well and thrive in a dynamic environment \xe2\x80\xa2 A team player who is effective, resourceful, and takes the initiative in work. \xe2\x80\xa2 Based at OBS Campus (Pulau Ubin), but may also have to travel to other OBS Campuses (East Coast Campus, Punggol Reception & Activity Centre and Changi Campsite) Additional Requirements for Senior Outdoor Nurse Practitioner: \xe2\x80\xa2 Been in a supervisory role for at least 3 years (e.g. Nurse Clinician, or equivalent) \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in project and contract management \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in finance and procurement workstreams and functionsAbout National Youth Council:About National Youth Council (NYC) - Creating Opportunities for All Youth to Be Heard, Be Empowered, Be the Change At NYC, as the national agency for youth matters, we believe in a world where young people are respected and heard, able to take action on issues that matter and make a positive difference around them. Together with our partners, we develop future-ready youth and deepen their commitment to Singapore by imbuing in them a heart for service, resilience and an enterprising spirit. Find out more at www.nyc.gov.sg.

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