Paediatric Palliative Care Staff Nurse at IGICH, Karnataka

Indian Association of Palliative Care; Karnataka; On-site; INR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health in Karnataka is seeking a Paediatric Palliative Care Staff Nurse to join the interdisciplinary team. You will provide high-quality nursing care to children in in-patient, OPD, and home-care settings, collaborating with doctors and caregivers.

The role requires B.Sc. Nursing or GNM, minimum 5 years’ nursing experience (pediatric/critical care/or oncology/palliative), and Kannada fluency. Desirable pediatric palliative care or ICU/ NICU exposure.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Nursing preferred, or GNM from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, preferably in critical care, acute care, oncology, pediatric care, and/or palliative care.
• Fluency in Kannada is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care to children and families across in-patient, OPD, and home-care settings.
• Support children and caregivers through serious illness, complex treatment journeys, and end-of-life care.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional maturity

Clinical judgment

Education

B.Sc. Nursing

GNM

Job description

Job Title: Paediatric Palliative Care Staff Nurse

Role: Nurse

Name of Organisation: Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health

Essential Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing preferred, or GNM from a recognized institution

Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, preferably in critical care, acute care, oncology, pediatric care, and/or palliative care.

No. of Vacancy: 2

Job Description:The Staff Nurse will be a core member of the interdisciplinary palliative care team, delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care to children and families across in-patient, OPD, and home-care settings. The role requires sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, emotional maturity, and the ability to support children and caregivers through serious illness, complex treatment journeys, and end-of-life care.

Additional Information:Fluency in Kannada is mandatory.
Desirable – Experience in pediatric palliative care, oncology nursing, ICU/PICU/NICU care, or community/home-based services; Additional training or certification in palliative care, pediatric nursing, oncology, or critical care.