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​​​​​Due to interest from Asian nursing leaders in TTSH Nursing, CANS was developed in 2016 with the aim to:

  1. Nurture impactful partnerships to advance Nursing Research, Education and Innovation
  2. Connect TTSH nurses to global health and facilitate co-learning opportunities

Since then, CANS has grown into a cluster-level platform - catalyzing change and showcasing thought leadership of NHG Nurses.

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Vision

Catalyzing Great Nursing for Humanity

Mission

To create a learning ecosystem for Asian Nursing and beyond, shaping the future work of nurses, growing the future workforce, and designing the future workplace — to achieve value for our patients, health for our population and sustainability for generations.

Opportunities​

  • To build collaborative networks for co-learning and identify trends, introduce fresh perspectives and deepen expertise through horizon scanning and partnerships
  • To drive purposeful innovation through co-creation by designing workshops and collaborative sandboxes to facilitate experimentation and adoption
  • To create innovation capacity in Asian Nursing through co-sharing of knowledge and resources, standards setting, publications and story-telling

Key Initiatives

CANS has been deeply rooted in close collaboration with TTSH since its inception in 2016, with much of our progress to date driven by dedicated Subject Matter Experts and Professionals from the institution. As we grow our network across NHG Health and beyond, we remain grateful for their foundational contributions and look forward to building on this momentum together.

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Leading the Way in Diabetes Care with Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Lian Xia

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APN Lian Xia, a CANS Subject Matter Expert in Diabetes Care, is partnering with BUZUD to improve insulin dosing accuracy, blending clinical expertise with digital innovation.


Liquid Nursing Series

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] TTSH Nursing, supported by CANS, is pioneering flexible work arrangements to facilitate work-life balance amongst nurses. This has led to learning exchanges locally within other healthcare institutions, cross-industry sharing with SBS Transit (pictured above) and internationally with Hong Kong and South Africa.

Learning Exchange with Hong Kong Hospital Authority

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CANS welcomed the Hong Kong Hospital Authority for a learning exchange on Liquid Nursing – emphasising flexibility, adaptability, and staff-centred design. Insights were shared on AI-enabled rostering, practice redesign, and trust-based feedback system.

Learning Exchange with Netcare (South Africa)

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CANS hosted delegates from Netcare, South Africa’s largest private hospital group, for a learning exchange on Liquid Nursing. The visit featured discussions on smart rostering, ward-level implementation, AI-powered care innovations, and nursing leadership enablers like Shared Governance.

NLB-CoP Para-Clinical Skills (Wound & Ostomy Care)

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CANS Subject Matter Practitioner, Senior Nurse Goh Cheng Cheng, led a heartwarming session where participants learnt about colorectal cancer, screening, and stoma care.



PreSAGE Symposium

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Associate Director James Ang presented a preliminary blueprint for the future of nursing at the Predict, Prevent, Protect: AI in Fall Risk Management Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand. Through such partnerships, CANS continues to lead and redefine care across Asia.

Learning Exchange with Sydney Campbelltown Hospital

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In a reciprocal exchange, CANS hosted delegates from Sydney’s Campbelltown Hospital on 18 July for a deep dive into PreSAGE., an AI-powered bed exit prediction system. Months later, in November, CANS Subject Matter Expert and Deputy Director of Nursing, Ms Hnin Nwe Oo, shared TTSH’s PreSAGE journey at the 11th Biennial Australia & New Zealand Falls Prevention Conference.

CANS Thought Leaders Collective Series: AI In Nursing Practice

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We welcomed A/Prof. Maxim (Max) Topaz from Columbia University Irving Medical Center for a two-part engagement programme by CANS for the public and our Digital Innovation Faculty. The session explored current AI tools and practical developments that are making a difference in clinical settings, and looked ahead at emerging trends that will continue to shape the future of the Nursing profession. Understanding AI enables nurses to lead ethically, advocate for safety, and co-design technology that works in real-world practice.​

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2025/12/18
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