Nurse/LHV

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Peshawar City Tehsil, Chitral; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy is seeking a Nurse/LHV to join the Health Unit. The role focuses on delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care, including assessments, planning, and evaluation.

You will administer medications, monitor patients, educate families, and maintain accurate records while adhering to infection-control standards. Contract is four months with standard HR processes for selection.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor level nursing qualification (BS Nursing) with 4-year duration.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing care including assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Administers medications, treatments and procedures as prescribed.
• Monitors patient conditions and responds to changes promptly.
• Educates patients and families about health conditions, treatments and post-discharge care.
• Encourages patient participation in their own care and self-management.
• Maintains accurate patient records and documentation of interventions and outcomes.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment and adheres to infection prevention protocols.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance and nursing supplies inventory.
• Prepares reports for the line manager and PHQ as required.
• Performs other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Education

BS Nursing Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Saving Lives, Uniting People, and changing minds for healthy, safe and resilient communities

Organization Mission

The Leading humanitarian organization of Pakistan, committed to prevent and alleviate human sufferings by mobilizing the power of humanity through volunteers.

Humanity

Impartiality

Unity

Universality

Position Objectives

The primary objective of the Nurse/LHV position is to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care and support within medical Health Unit settings. This role aims to promote patient health and well-being through direct patient care, education, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. By ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing care, the Nurse contributes significantly to positive patient outcomes and the overall efficiency of the healthcare team.

Specific Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities

• Contributes towards the overall goal and objectives of PRCS & work in align with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Principles.
• Adheres to the Security rules and procedures define in PRCS code of conduct.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, including assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as prescribed by Medical Officer and in accordance with nursing standards.
• Monitor patient conditions, identify changes, and take appropriate actions to address any issues.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Encourage and facilitate patient participation in their own care to promote independence and self-management.
• Keep detailed and accurate records of patient care, including nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with healthcare procedures and regulations.
• Adhere to infection-prevention control protocols.
• Monitor and co-ordinate maintenance of equipment operation and inventory check and maintain nursing supplies inventory.
• Provide data and reports to the concerned line manager and PHQ when required. Ensure compliance with instructions and orders.
• Responsible to carry put any other task assigned by the management.

Education

04 years BS Nursing Degree from the government affiliated institute.

Experience

Minimum of 02 years working experience as a Nurse in reputable hospital or in a government project.

Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Maximum age limit, up to 40 years.

Duration

04 months.

Terms & Conditions

• Applicants’ candidature is subject to complete scrutiny / verification of documents & information, and it can be cancelled at any stage if any discrepancy is found.
• PRCS has reserved full right to accept or reject any or all applications at any stage of the hiring process.
• Only shortlisted candidates would be called for test / interview.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in test/interview.