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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: Commuter assistance Schedule: Rotational shift Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 30/06/2025
