Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  57-07

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Singapore is seeking an individual for the position of Registered Nurse (WAE) in the Regional Medical Office (RMO).

Duties & Responsibilities:  This position serves as the mission When-Actually-Employed (WAE) nursing care provider.  The position is located in the Embassy Regional Medical Office (RMO) and is under the direct supervision of the Regional Medical Officer. This position provides the full range of professional nursing services to American and Locally Employed Staff when required.

Qualifications Required:

1. Must be a graduate of a professional nursing school or college that has the equivalent of RN training in the U.S. and eligible to be fully credentialed/licensed in Singapore.
2. At least one year of hospital or outpatient nursing is required.
3. Must possess basic nursing skills, such as vital signs measurement, injection administration, bedside nursing care and must be familiar with American nursing standards of care.
4. Must have strong interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to function comfortably in a busy out-patient setting and the ability to promote a professional and compassionate atmosphere appropriate for this overseas clinic. Must be able to work independently at times with only telephone connection with the Regional Medical Officer.
5. Level IV (Fluent) oral and written English communication skills is required.
6. Ability to assist with secretarial and receptionist duties as needed, including basic word processing skills on a computer is required.

Selection Process:

When equally qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria:

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of “Needs Improvement” or “Unsatisfactory” in their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

To Apply:

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following along with a letter of interest or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or
2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned, etc) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Submit Application To:

Human Resources Office
American Embassy
27 Napier Road
Singapore 258508 
Fax: 6476-9193
Email: USEmbSingaporeHR@state.gov

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: Open Until Filled

The US Mission in Singapore provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.