Flexi-Work Arrangement: Tan Tock Seng Hospital to offer flexi-shifts to 2,500 nurses by end-2024
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Source: Channel News Asia
Article Date: 10 May 2024
In response to a manpower shortage, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) will introduce flexible shifts for 2,500 nurses by the end of 2024.
This initiative, known as "liquid nursing," began its trial phase in October 2023 after nurses expressed concerns about the lack of flexibility and having to work beyond their scheduled shift times.
Quoting the article " Amid manpower crunch, Tan Tock Seng Hospital to offer flexi-shifts to 2,500 nurses by end-2024" penned by Louisa Tang, Channel News Asia:
" Ms Manjares was part of the hospital’s “liquid nursing” initiative, which was trialled since October last year with more than 200 nurses.
On Thursday (May 9), TTSH announced that it will expand the programme to 2,500 nurses working in 27 inpatient subsidised wards by the end of this year.
There are plans to eventually roll it out for all 4,000 nurses across the hospital, including in the intensive care ward.
This comes as the nursing sector, notorious for long hours and shift work, struggles with a perpetual manpower crunch. TTSH said it hopes to give its nurses more flexibility to plan their work and balance their life through flexible rosters.
It is the latest effort by local healthcare institutions to reduce staff attrition. "
Tan Tock Seng Hospital announced plans to expand the program to include 2,500 nurses across 27 inpatient subsidized wards by the end of this year. The hospital aims to eventually extend this flexibility to all 4,000 nurses, including those in the intensive care ward.
The nursing sector, often associated with long hours and shift work, is facing ongoing staffing challenges. TTSH hopes that offering flexible rosters will help nurses better manage their work-life balance, ultimately reducing staff attrition. This initiative is part of broader efforts by local healthcare institutions to address these issues.
This approach also exemplifies how the new Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) can be implemented for frontline workers, providing a model for other sectors facing similar challenges.
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