Functions of SNB

Overview

The Nurses and Midwives Act 1999 established the Singapore Nursing Board.

The functions of the Board are:

a) to approve or reject applications for registration and enrolment of nurses and for registration of midwives;

b) to approve or reject applications for certification of Advanced Practice Nurses;

c) to issue practising certificates;

d) to accredit –

i) courses in Singapore for the purposes of registration and enrolment of nurses, registration of midwives and certification of Advanced Practice Nurses;

ii) courses in Singapore which provide qualifications in nursing or midwifery in addition to those required for registration and enrolment; and

iii) the institutions in Singapore offering any of these courses;

e) to regulate standards for the training and education of registered nurses, enrolled nurses, registered midwives and Advanced Practice Nurses;

f) to regulate the standards and scope of practice of registered nurses, enrolled nurses, registered midwives and Advanced Practice Nurses;

g) to regulate the professional conduct and ethics of registered nurses, enrolled nurses, registered midwives and Advanced Practice Nurses; and

h) generally to do all such acts, matters and things as are necessary or authorised to be carried out under the Act.

SNB Board Members

Appointed Board (01 May 2024 to 30 April 2027)