Nurse (Female Only)

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Merged Areas HQ is seeking qualified female nurses to join its Health Department in Kurram District. This role involves delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care within Basic Health Unit settings, focusing on improving patient health and well-being. The nurse will work closely with the Medical Officer and healthcare team to ensure safe, effective care, patient education, and support. Preference will be given to local candidates, and female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a fixed-term position lasting 5.5 months, aligned with PRCS’s mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering through volunteer-driven humanitarian efforts.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive nursing care including patient assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as prescribed by the Medical Officer, following nursing standards.
- Monitor patient conditions, identify changes, and respond appropriately to ensure patient safety.
- Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care to promote self-management.
- Encourage patient participation in their own care to foster independence.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of nursing assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes.
- Ensure a safe, clean working environment in compliance with healthcare and infection control protocols.
- Monitor and coordinate maintenance of medical equipment and manage nursing supplies inventory.
- Provide timely data and reports to supervisors and relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with instructions.
- Conduct prenatal and postnatal care, monitor pregnancies, and assist with safe deliveries.
- Promote infant and young child health through immunizations, growth monitoring, and nutrition counseling.
- Deliver Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) services as part of community health initiatives.
- Adhere strictly to PRCS’s security rules, code of conduct, and fundamental humanitarian principles.
- Participate in mobile health camps and travel extensively to field locations as required.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a government-affiliated institute.
- Valid Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) registration card.
- Minimum of two years’ experience as a nurse in a reputable hospital or government health project.
- Fluency in Urdu, Pashto, and English (spoken and written).

Skills and Competencies:
- Strong coordination, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal communication, presentation, writing, and reporting abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in challenging and diverse environments.
- High integrity, accountability, and commitment to humanitarian values.
- Flexibility to travel frequently and work in mobile health teams.
- Commitment to PRCS’s fundamental principles including humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence.
- Respect for PRCS’s code of conduct, safeguarding policies, and gender-sensitive communication.

Applicants must be under 45 years of age. All applications will undergo thorough verification, and any discrepancies may lead to disqualification. PRCS reserves the right to accept or reject any application without providing reasons. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for testing and interviews. No travel allowance or daily allowance will be provided for attending the selection process.

This opportunity offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to community health in a humanitarian context, supporting vulnerable populations through dedicated nursing care within a respected national organization.