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• Nursing Lead, Palliative Care- OBLF, Bangalore

  

  Job Title: Nursing Lead, Palliative Care
  Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
  Job Type: Full-time

  About the Role:

  About the role: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Lead Nurse
  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 as well.

  
  About the Organisation:

  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.

  Required Qualifications

  Essentials:

  • Bachelor’s degree in General Nursing and Midwifery from a recognised institution; registered with the Karnataka State Nursing Council.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a clinical capacity, preferably in palliative care.
  • Fluent in both English and Kannada, with excellent verbal and written
    communication skills.
  • Demonstrated competence in palliative care principles and practices.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment and to
    manage a team effectively.
    
    Desirable:
  • Postgraduate training in Palliative Care.
  • Experience in ward management or supervision.
  • Experience in working with the public health system in Karnataka
    
    

  Responsibilities

  1. Clinical Management

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient nursing care to patients
    attending the Palliative Care Dept at CVRGH.
  • Conduct home visits for patients with complex palliative care needs,
    assessing their environment and providing tailored care interventions.
  • Evaluate patient progress and assist in delivery of telemedicine services,
    ensuring the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date patient records.
    
    2. Administrative Duties

  • Facilitate adequate provisioning of essential drugs and consumables by monitoring stocks and making projections for future needs.
  • Ensure safekeeping of drugs including narcotics, consumables, instruments
    and other property of OBLF at the secondary unit.
  • Participate in staff education and training programs to enhance palliative care
    knowledge and skills.
  • Facilitate continuous Quality Improvement by ensuring appropriate data
    collection and entry into state NCD portal.
  • Day-to-day oversight of nursing staff and support services, including
    housekeeping and waste management etc.
    
    3. Community Engagement

  • Support outreach activities in the community to help identify and serve patients with Palliative Care needs.
  • Create relationships with elected representatives, public officials, and other
    stakeholders to create awareness and generate support for PC.
  • Drive partnerships with small nursing homes, primary health centres,
    destitute homes etc. to strengthen community-based GPC.
    
    
    4. 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.
  

  How to apply:

  Interested Candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and references to: [email protected]. Please include “Nursing in Charge”, Secondary Palliative Care Unit in the subject line.

  For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.

• Medical Director- Palliative Care Centre at Tumkur, Karnataka

  Job Title: Medical Director – Palliative Care Centre
  Location: Tumkur, Karnataka
  Reporting to: Board of Directors, Ajit Isaac Foundation

  

  Job Summary:

  We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Doctor who will also serve as the Medical Director to lead the operations and clinical services at a newly developed Palliative Care Centre in Tumkur, Karnataka. This role is pivotal in ensuring the provision of high-quality palliative care services, overseeing a 75-bed facility and leading a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and their families.

  Key Responsibilities:

  1. Clinical Leadership and Patient Care
     • Provide expert clinical care in palliative medicine, including pain management and symptom relief, ensuring adherence to best practices in palliative care.
     • Undertake relevant medical interventions needed for optimum pain management as per patient diagnosis
     • Lead and oversee a team of healthcare professionals, ensuring that care is delivered with compassion, dignity, and professionalism.
  2. Operational Leadership
     • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the 75-bed facility, ensuring optimal functioning of all departments, including patient care, administrative, and support services.
     • Advice on the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and implement operational policies, and guidelines to maintain the highest standards of care and safety.
     • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, healthcare standards, and ethical practices.
  3. Strategic Planning and Development
     • Lead strategic planning for the centre’s growth, including help in outreach within the medical fraternity, financial oversight, budget planning, and resource allocation.
     • Drive initiatives for community engagement and awareness programs to promote palliative care within Tumkur and surrounding areas.
     • Collaborate with stakeholders and partners, including government bodies, healthcare organizations, universities, and local communities, to enhance palliative care services.
  4. Team Management and Training
     • Recruit, train, and manage a skilled and compassionate team of healthcare providers and support staff.
     • Organize and conduct training sessions, workshops, and continuous learning opportunities to enhance the skills of the team in palliative care.
     • Foster a culture of teamwork, empathy, and dedication to patient-centric care.
     • Manage collaborations with relevant technical partners for the centre
  5. Quality and Performance Improvement
     • Develop and monitor quality assurance metrics to assess and improve patient care outcomes.
     • Implement feedback mechanisms to address patient and family needs, ensuring their voices are central to service improvement.
     • Lead initiatives for process improvement, leveraging data and analytics to drive efficiencies and enhance patient satisfaction.

  Qualifications and Skills:

  • Educational Requirements: MD with a specialization in Palliative Medicine. Additional certifications or degrees in palliative care are highly desirable.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in palliative care, with demonstrated expertise in pain management and anaesthesia administration.
  • Language Skills: Fluency in Kannada is mandatory to ensure effective communication with patients and families.
  • Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and managerial skills with experience overseeing clinical and operational teams in a healthcare setting.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, empathy, and the ability to connect with patients, families, and staff.
  • Analytical and Decision-Making Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

  Additional Requirements:

  • Demonstrated commitment to the values and principles of palliative care.
  • Experience in leading or setting up a healthcare facility, ideally in a rural or semi-urban setting, will be advantageous.

  Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a marquee palliative care facility in Karnataka 
  • Supportive work environment dedicated to professional and personal growth.

  To Apply: Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your experience in palliative care and why you are suited for this leadership role to [email protected] 

• Nursing Staff In-charge at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aurangabad

  

  Sneh Sawali Care Centre, Chatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aurangabad, invites applications to the post of Nursing Staff In-charge.

  Job Title: Nursing Staff In-charge

  Nature of Job: Nursing and supervision

  Qualification:

  B. Sc. Nursing

  Experience:

  Minimum 2 to 3 years

  Remuneration: ₹15000 to 20000

  Reporting to: President, Sneh Sawali Trust

  Place of Job: Sneh Sawali care centre, Chatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

  Job Description:

  Nursing incharge, Store management, Inventory, Patient care, Software entry,nursing duties time table and overall patient care and nursing supervision

  Language: English, Hindi / Marathi

  Personal characteristics: Pleasant personality with social attitude

  How to apply

  Interested candidates please send your detailed CV to [email protected], with email subject as “ Application for the post of Nursing staff in-charge at Sneh Sawali Care Centre”

  For more information, contact: Mrs. Akshaya Patil: 77769 58368 / 78878 00025 or mail to: [email protected]

  For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.

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