With the surge in COVID-19 cases, it is undeniable that all industries would suffer certain losses. However, if there is one that would be in the greatest need, it would be none other than the healthcare sector.
Healthcare workers have been working tirelessly in the forefront to combat the spread of the virus. Alas, there comes a breaking point to how much one can work at their maximum.
Spike in Number of Cases
Yesterday, Singapore recorded 15,283 new cases, with 1,523 patients in hospital. There were 195 patients in need of oxygen supplementation and 39 patients in intensive care.
It is the 16th successive day that hospitalisations exceeded the 1,000 mark. Additionally, four deaths were reported.
You might have also realised that you know more and more people who are testing positive, evidence that the number of cases is only on the rise.
Call for More Workers & Volunteers
As such, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has made a call for help to support COVID-19 operations, urging nurses and members under the Singapore Healthcare Corps (SHC) to register for deployment starting this month.
The SHC was set up to support the healthcare workforce’s pandemic operations and comprises individuals with or without healthcare experience, such as professionals and volunteers.
In a circular to SHC members, MOH wrote, “With the number of COVID-19 cases on the rise, we are in need of manpower to support our healthcare institutions in the COVID-19 effort.
“This includes the management of COVID-19-positive patients in the hospitals and community care facilities, and as backfill manpower in (business-as-usual) settings.”
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Paid Positions & Nurses
MOH said that those who are deployed will be given paid contract positions that may start this month.
Those found suitable for deployment will be hired and paid as staff by healthcare institutions and other approved partners, said MOH, adding that certain deployments require prior healthcare training or a valid certificate.
It did not mention how much applicants can expect to be paid.
In a separate registration form for nurses, MOH wrote that healthcare institutions are also in need of nurses, including former nurses, for roles such as the management of patients who test positive for the virus.
In the forms for both nurses and general helpers, applicants are asked for their experience in healthcare, preferred area for deployment and availability.
MOH also offered unpaid opportunities for volunteers who are unable to take up paid contract positions.
Hence, if you find yourself in a position to help, either with prior experience or resources, do apply here to lend your services to the healthcare sector such that we can all work towards a return to our daily lives.
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