Job ID: 303686

Consultant Nurse || Cooper UHC, Lokhandwala

SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action)

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Apply by: 15 Oct 2026

Relevant Sectors

Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

ABOUT SNEHA

SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action) is a Mumbai-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health, nutrition, and safety of women and children living in vulnerable urban informal settlements. Our mission is to empower urban women and children through integrated health and nutrition programs, education, and advocacy.

We work through a dual approach—engaging both care seekers and care providers. At the community level, we empower women and families to become agents of change, while simultaneously collaborating with public health and safety systems to drive sustainable improvements in urban health outcomes.
SNEHA’s key programs include:

Maternal and Child Health
Empowerment, Health and Sexuality of Adolescent
Prevention of Violence against Women and Children
Public System Partnership
Palliative Care

Between 2016 and 2025, SNEHA directly reached over 620,555 women, children, and healthcare workers, and indirectly impacted a population of over 3.63 million across seven municipal corporations and three municipal councils in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

Today, SNEHA is a 500+ member organization with deep grassroots presence and a strong track record of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, child malnutrition, adolescent anemia, and gender-based violence—key determinants of health equity for families and communities.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

'Romila Palliative Care- - supports patients with life-limiting illnesses, primarily those with cancer. 'Romila’ means 'heartfelt’ and symbolizes the loving, compassionate and competent care that this Project hopes to provide patients to enable them to live a life of dignity and hope through their illness. It will also support their family and care-givers to help them look after the patient better, with greater assurance and confidence.

“WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME” (WIIFM) - AT SNEHA
At SNEHA, our fundamental belief is that prioritizing people is key, demonstrating our strong dedication to nurturing a supportive and growth-driven atmosphere. We uphold an open-door policy that champions transparency and open dialogue. We actively invite employees to voice their ideas, feedback, and concerns, fostering a culture where innovation and teamwork can flourish.

If you value excellence and are passionate about nurturing individuals, SNEHA is the perfect place for you!!

For detailed Information visit our website: www.snehamumbai.org

PROFILE SNAPSHOT
Designation: Consultant Nurse

Role: Provide nursing support to patients approaching Palliative Care OPD in the Cooper UHTC

Educational Requirement: GNM/ BSc Nursing with valid registration

Experience: At least three years of nursing experience in reputed hospital, patient support skills requisite for palliative care and data management

Location: Cooper UHC (Urban Health Training center)

Reports to: Consultant Doctor and Program Coordinator

Apply: Applications are to be sent via email to recruitment@snehamumbai.org with the Subject line: “Consultant Nurse”

COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

The Nurse plays a key role in the nurse-driven palliative care team and serves as the first point of contact for patients and their families. The role involves providing nursing and emotional care using current palliative care practices, supporting patients through OPD and home visits, and training family members in home-based patient care. The Nurse is also responsible for electronic documentation of patient records and contributes to training nurses and nurse aides on palliative care.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide nursing support including dressing and wound management.
• Conduct home visits along with the palliative care team.
• Provide emotional care and support to patients and their families.
• Train caregivers and build their skills and confidence in providing home-based patient care, including feeding, wound care, back-care, catheter care, tracheostomy, colostomy care, etc.
• Maintain electronic documentation of patient records.
• Support trainings and research activities of the centre.
• Conduct training for nurses and nurse aides on palliative care.
• Attend palliative care OPDs in other hospitals whenever required.

CRITICAL TRAITS
• Strong nursing skills
• Additional skills in colostomy care are desirable
• Patience and empathy

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Team working skills
• Sound values and professional work ethics

“Come and be a catalyst for innovation and positive change—apply today to shape the future with us!”

Job Email ID:

recruitment(at)snehamumbai.org