NUR6104 Leadership in Rehabilitation Nursing

This module develops rehabilitation nurses' leadership and change management skills, enhancing professionalism, collaboration, and advocacy in healthcare settings.

Course Overview

Domain

Health and Social Sciences

Format

Modular Certification Course

Duration

2+ months

Fee Subsidy

Up to 90% SF Funding

This course is pending funding approval from SkillsFuture Singapore.

Designed to cultivate specialty-specific leadership skills, this module equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective leadership and the implementation of sustainable change management strategies.

The aim is to prepare them to shape and manage evolving, complex, and diverse health and social care services.

Covering both leadership and change management, this module allows learners to explore the professionalism and future roles of rehabilitation nurses. Through a thorough examination of theories and empirical evidence, learners will develop a deep understanding of leadership and change management within rehabilitation settings.

They will also explore strategies to strengthen interprofessional collaboration and improve communication within care teams. The module will also emphasise the importance of advocacy frameworks when interacting with caregivers and support groups. By gaining an in-depth understanding, learners will develop a holistic perspective that highlights the crucial role of rehabilitation nursing.

This module is part of the Rehabilitation Nursing specalisation track in SIT’s Master of Health Sciences programme. Completing it offers a stackable option towards earning the Master of Health Sciences degree.

Who Should Attend

Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)-registered nurses must have at least two years of work experience in nursing, of which at least one year must be in the relevant specialty field

Prerequisites

Diploma or Bachelor's related to Nursing

Documents and information you would need to complete this application:

Please upload documents under Online Applications - Supporting Documents section.

Employment support letter (Includes applicant's area of work)*
Minimum BSc degree in nursing registrable with the local regulatory bodies*. Any other qualification will be considered on case-basis^
Transcript of highest relevant qualification*
Professional certification
Answers to the following questions:
- Your reasons for pursuing the module (100 - 150 words)
- Why did you select SIT over other academic institutions? (100 - 150 words)
- What do you hope to achieve at the completion of the module? (100 - 150 words)

Note:
* Mandatory documents
^ Applicants with a Diploma in Nursing are not eligible to stack to SIT's Master of Health Sciences

What You Will Learn

Theories and Practice of Leadership

This topic aims to familiarise learners with concepts of leadership theories and styles

Professionalism and Future Role Development of Rehabilitation Nursing

This topic focuses on the professionalism of rehabilitation nursing and the roles of rehabilitation nurses in clinical settings

Change Management Theories

This topic describes the various change management theories and their application to clinical practice

Fostering Effective Interprofessional Collaboration

This topic describes the strategies for effective interprofessional collaboration in clinical practice. Focus is placed on the importance of leadership roles in teamwork

Advocacy, Understanding Informal Caregivers, and Working with Support Groups

This topic describes the impact of advocacy on patient care. There is an emphasis on supporting informal caregivers and working with families to create links to various support groups

Understanding Community Resources

This topic aims to equip learners with a deeper understanding of community resources and applications for rehabilitation patients

Future Plans for Rehabilitation Nursing

This topic enables learners to examine the future trends of rehabilitation nursing and its impact on the greater community and across the globe

Teaching Team

Teoh Yen Tjuin, Eugene

Associate Professor / Prog Leader, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology

Schedule

Week	Topics
Week 1	Introduction to module, theories, and practice of leadership Tutorial 1
Week 2	Professionalism and future role development of rehabilitation nursing Tutorial 2
Week 3	Change management theories Tutorial 3
Week 4	Fostering effective interprofessional collaboration Tutorial 4
Week 5	Advocacy, understanding informal caregivers, and working with support groups Tutorial 5
Week 6 – 7	Break
Week 8	Understanding community resources Tutorial 6 Field visit to communities and visiting support groups
Week 9	Future plans for rehabilitation nursing Tutorial 7 (debate)

Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who

Attend at least 75% of the module
Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the module

A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who

Attend at least 75% of the module, and
Candidates who pass the assessment criteria of the respective module will earn 6 credits, which can be stacked towards the Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Nursing

Fee Structure

The full fee for this course is S$4,469.00.

Category	After SF Funding
Singapore Citizen (Below 40)	S$1,340.70
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above)	S$520.70
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder	S$1,340.70
Non-Singapore Citizen	S$4,469.00 (No Funding)