Nurse

Role & responsibilities

Role Overview

Harmony House is looking for a qualified and compassionate Nurse to support the healthcare needs of children across its centres in Gurugram. The nurse will be responsible for monitoring children's health, providing basic nursing care, maintaining medical records, and coordinating medical attention whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor children's general health and identify any signs of illness, injury, or discomfort.
• Provide first aid and basic nursing care to children whenever required.
• Administer medicines as prescribed by authorised medical practitioners and maintain accurate medication records.
• Maintain individual health records, medical histories, vaccination records, and details of medical consultations.
• Coordinate health check-ups, doctor visits, and hospital referrals whenever necessary.
• Monitor children's growth, hygiene, and general well-being.
• Ensure that first-aid kits and essential medical supplies are adequately stocked and maintained.
• Inform the concerned staff and management promptly about health concerns, injuries, or medical emergencies.
• Follow appropriate infection prevention, hygiene, and child safeguarding practices.
• Coordinate with teachers, centre staff, parents or guardians, and healthcare professionals regarding children's medical needs, as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of children's medical information and follow Harmony House's health and safety protocols.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.Sc. Nursing or GNM qualification from a recognised institution.
• Experience working with children or in paediatric care will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of first aid, basic nursing procedures, infection prevention, and medication administration.
• Good observation, communication, and record-keeping skills.
• Compassionate, patient, responsible, and attentive to children's needs.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to health concerns and emergencies.
• Comfortable working in a child-focused, community-based environment.
• Ability to communicate in Hindi; basic English communication skills preferred.
• Willingness to work on-site at Harmony House in Sector 17A, Gurugram.