Edward Poon

Experienced Associate Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Acting, Clinical Research, Medical Education, Nursing Education, and Palliative Care. Strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Palliative Care from Monash University.

SIT Appointments

Associate Professor 2018 –

Education

• PhD Monash University , Australia
• MSc Palliative Care King’s College London , United Kingdom
• Bachelor of Health Science University of Sydney , Australia
• Advanced Diploma inf Nursing (Neuroscience) Nangyang Polytechnic , Singapore
• Certificate in Infection Control University of Hon gKong , Hong Kong SAR China

Achievements

• Health Care Humanity Award – 2004
• President Nurses Award – 2004

Professional Certification

• Singapore Nursing Board 1988

Professional Memberships

• Singapore Nurses Association 1988 – Present
• Palliative Care Nurses Chapter 2008 –
• Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing(Singapore) 2006 –

Corporate Experience

• Chief Nurse , Ang Mo Kio-Thye Hu Kwan Hospital 2010 – 2017
• Director Nursing, Dover Park Hospice 1999 – 2010
• Assistant Administrator, Lions Home for the Elder 1998 – 1999
• Infection Control Officer- St Andrew's Community Hospital 1994 – 1998

Research Interests

• Palliative Care
• Education
• Qualitative Research & Innovation
• Management

Teaching Modules

NURSING, BSC (HONS)

• NUR2002 - Leadership and Change Management
• NUR1005 - Critical Analysis of Evidence and Clinical Applications
• NUR1011 - Intermediate and Long Term Care
• NUR2801 - Honours Thesis
• NUR1002 - Qualitative Research Methods