Singapore Runs Short Of Nurses, Hospitals Offer Finder's Fee For Experienced Staff

The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the shortage of nurses, as the need for them grows even as more of them quit their jobs.

Singapore hospitals and clinics are so desperate for nurses that at least one private hospital group is offering a "finder's fee" of SGD12,000 for staff to help recruit an experienced nurse.

Even a fresh graduate nurse joining the hospital can bring the introducer a windfall of at least SGD3,600 at the group, according to a media report on Thursday.

The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the shortage of nurses, as the need for them grows even as more of them quit their jobs.

A private hospital administrator, who spoke on condition of anonymity to The Straits Times, said, "Nursing is in high demand everywhere.”