Staff Nurse (Palliative Care)

Job Description

One Billion Lives Foundation (OBLF) is a well-recognised Non-Governmental Organisation working amongst marginalised communities and urban poor in Karnataka state. Our Geriatric and Palliative Care program serves rural and peri-urban communities in Bangalore city and surrounding areas. We are in the process of setting up an inpatient Palliative Care department at Sir C.V.Raman Memorial Hospital (CVRGH) under an MoU with DoHFW, GoK. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced nurses for the Palliative Care Dept at CVRGH. You will also play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care to patients with complex palliative care needs, in the surrounding community. Responsibilities Clinical Management 1. Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient nursing care to patients attending the Palliative Care Dept at CVRGH. 2. Conduct home visits for patients with complex palliative care needs, assessing their environment and providing tailored care interventions. 3. Evaluate patient progress and assist in delivery of telemedicine services, ensuring the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date patient records. 4. Support outreach activities in the community to help identify and serve patients with Palliative Care needs. 5. Accurate maintenance of medical records and support multi-disciplinary team function under the nursing lead Collaboration with the Public Health System This job involves working closely with the public health system without being directly integrated to it. The nurse should demonstrate resourcefulness and adaptability in overcoming bureaucratic challenges, and fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes within the constraints of the public health system. Through all this, the nurse is expected to uphold ethical and professional standards and advocate for the needs of palliative care patients within and outside the healthcare system. Experience and Qualification: The candidate should have GNM or BSc with at least 2-3 years experience in a clinical setting. They are fluent in Kannada, living in central Bangalore and available to join immediately or at most within one month. They should ideally also have prior experience in palliative care or related fields, including home visits. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹42,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Yearly bonus Language: Kannada (Required) License/Certification: registration in state of Karnataka (Required) Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 16/06/2025