Singapore legislation

Section 3

Establishment and constitution of Singapore Nursing Board

(1)

There shall be established a body to be called the Singapore Nursing Board which shall have such powers and duties as are conferred or imposed on it by the provisions of this Act.

(2)

The Board shall consist of —

(a)

the Director of Medical Services who shall be the Chairman of the Board;

(b)

the Director of Education or his representative;

(c)

the Deputy Director of Medical Services (Hospitals);

(d)

the Deputy Director of Medical Services (Health);

(e)

the Chief Nursing Officer;

(f)

the Principal Nursing Officer (Tutor);

(g)

a Principal Nursing Officer in the service of the Government to be appointed by the Minister;

(h)

five persons who are registered nurses, one of whom shall be a Higher Nursing Officer (Tutor) in general nursing, to be appointed by the Minister;

(i)

two persons who are registered midwives, one of whom shall be a Higher Nursing Officer (Tutor) in midwifery, to be appointed by the Minister; and

(j)

three other persons to be appointed by the Minister.

(3)

The provisions of the Schedule shall have effect with respect to the Board.

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