Job Title: Staff Nurse (GNM)
Location: FRU Gumballi, Yelandur Taluk, Chamarajanagara District
Reporting To: Medical Officer / Facility In-Charge
Job Type: Full-Time / Contractual (as applicable)
Job Summary:
The Staff Nurse (GNM) will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the FRU (First Referral Unit), including maternal and child health services, emergency care, and in-patient nursing. The role requires working in shifts and assisting in all clinical, emergency, and public health services delivered through the FRU.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Patient Care:
- Provide nursing care for patients admitted to the FRU (labour room, postnatal ward, general ward, etc.)
- Assist in deliveries, manage postnatal care, and support newborn care including resuscitation if required.
- Administer medications and IV fluids as per doctor’s advice.
- Monitor and document patients’ vital signs and clinical condition regularly.
- Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
2. Emergency Services:
- Support emergency obstetric care (EmOC) and basic newborn care.
- Prepare patients for emergency surgeries (e.g., C-sections) and provide post-operative nursing support.
3. Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate patient records and nursing notes.
- Ensure timely entry of service data into HMIS / RCH portal.
- Report complications, patient referrals, or adverse events to the Medical Officer immediately.
4. Public Health Services:
- Assist with immunization, antenatal, and postnatal care services during outreach or ANC days.
- Counsel mothers on breastfeeding, nutrition, family planning, and hygiene.
5. Facility Management:
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the ward/labour room.
- Ensure availability and proper use of essential medicines, equipment, and consumables.
- Participate in periodic facility assessments, audits, and emergency drills.
Qualifications & Skills:
Essential:
- General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) qualification from a recognized institution.
- Registration with Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC).
- Basic knowledge of maternal, newborn, and general nursing protocols.
- Willingness to work in rural/remote settings and in rotational shifts (including night duty).
Preferred:
- 1–2 years of experience in a health facility, preferably in maternity or FRU setup.
- Familiarity with government health programs (JSY, JSSK, RMNCH+A, etc.)
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, HMIS).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
