Registered Nurse

Gubbachi Learning Community; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Gubbachi Learning Community in Bengaluru seeks a full-time Registered Nurse to support the health and well-being of migrant children and families. You will conduct health assessments, monitor growth, administer medications, and maintain accurate health records as part of a collaborative team.

You will educate children, caregivers, and staff on hygiene and preventive care, coordinate with local providers for referrals, and help implement health policies within the organization.

Qualifications

• Valid RN with current nursing council registration.
• Experience in community health, pediatric care, or school health is beneficial.
• Strong communication and counseling skills for health education and trust building.
• Ability to maintain detailed health records and coordinate care with external providers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic health assessments and monitor growth of children.
• Administer medications and treatments as advised by medical staff.
• Provide health education to children, caregivers, and staff on hygiene, nutrition and preventive care.
• Coordinate with educators and social workers to integrate health into learning activities.

Skills

RN qualification

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Company Description

Gubbachi Learning Community is a non-profit initiative in Bengaluru focused on delivering meaningful education to underserved migrant children living in precarious urban conditions. Inspired by the sparrow, "Gubbachi" symbolizes children who are often unseen and unacknowledged in the city landscape. The organization designs interventions based on the belief that public education is the most sustainable option for marginalized families. Gubbachi works to integrate children into formal public schooling with quality learning support to help them thrive. All programs are rooted in empowering migrant families to navigate and feel secure in an unfamiliar urban environment.

Role Description

The Registered Nurse will be a full-time, on-site team member based in Bengaluru, supporting the health and well-being of children and families in the Gubbachi Learning Community. Daily responsibilities include conducting basic health assessments, monitoring growth and development, administering medications and treatments as per medical advice, and maintaining accurate health records. The role involves providing health education to children, caregivers, and staff on hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care, and collaborating with local healthcare providers for referrals and follow-up. The nurse will respond to minor injuries and illnesses, manage first aid and emergency care, and contribute to health-related policies and protocols within the organization. This position also requires close coordination with educators and social workers to integrate health awareness into learning activities.

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with current nursing council registration.
• Proficiency in clinical skills such as basic health assessments, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and first aid.
• Experience in community health, pediatric care, or school health settings is highly beneficial.
• Strong communication and counseling skills to provide health education and build trust with children, caregivers, and staff.
• Ability to maintain detailed health records, follow protocols, and coordinate care with external healthcare providers.
• Sensitivity to working with underserved and migrant communities, with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and child protection.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and adapt to resource-constrained environments.
• Basic proficiency in English, Hindi and local languages (such as Kannada ) is an advantage.