HelpAge India is a leading charitable organisation working with and for older people in India for over 46 years. It runs healthcare, agecare, livelihood, disaster response and digital empowerment programs throughout the country and advocates for the elder cause. It became the first and only Indian organisation to be honoured with the ‘UN Population Award 2020’ for its exemplary work in the field of ageing, recognition of the organisation’s outstanding contribution to population issues and efforts in the realisation of older persons rights in India. We have been awarded highest CRISIL VO1A grading for excellence in operations and high credibility.
We are now looking for suitable candidates for the position Nurse. The position is based in IGMC Shimla, the position will report to Palliative Care Physician.
Responsibilities
Identify patients in need of palliative care at OPD, IPD, level and subject patients to Palliative screening tool.
Co-ordinate with Palliative care in- charge with patients mapped out and subject to palliative screening tool in the periphery.
Active and preventive bedsore management at home.
Ryles tube and catheter care at home.
Counsel all patients on palliative care and refer to physician and counsellor, where necessary.
Document all work done as per format prescribed by IGMC, Shimla and HelpAge India.
To maintain inventory of drugs, consumables & office supplies.
Key Technical Attributes:
Degree in Nursing (B. Sc. Nursing) with minimum one year of experience
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Interested candidates may apply within 15 days with full details of last salary drawn, expected salary, three references at hr@helpageindia.org.
Due to the urgency of the position, interviews may be scheduled even before the closure of advertisement. Hence, interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest. Please note that we will not be able to notify all applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be notified about the interview date.
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