Staff Nurse

CAREER OPPORTUNITY in the Development Sector

Nepal Youth Foundation Nepal (NYF Nepal) is a non-profit organization working for the rights and welfare of the underprivileged children and youth of Nepal through educational, health, and other humanitarian projects.

One of the prominent programs of NYF Nepal is the Nutritional Rehabilitation Home (NRH), with a residential facility for malnourished children where the health status of such children is restored and, at the same time, education is provided to the caretakers (most often mothers). In contrast, the child is being treated at the NRH. So far, 17 such NRHs have been successfully established in various districts in Nepal.

To add to the existing team of professionals, NYF Nepal is seeking a competent and self–motivated candidate for the position of "Staff Nurse” for the NRH based at Sunakothi, Lalitpur.

The Staff Nurse is responsible for monitoring the daily health and nutritional status of admitted children and providing round-the-clock care. The nurse must remain vigilant in identifying and addressing potential health concerns, including hypothermia, hypoglycemia, inadequate food intake, and hygiene-related issues. The role also includes ensuring proper hygiene practices, monitoring nutritional intake, and conducting educational sessions for caregivers on appropriate childcare and health practices.

The Staff Nurse must strictly follow and comply with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of NRH while carrying out daily responsibilities and ensure the timely and accurate completion of all required forms, records, and documentation as prescribed in the SOPs.

Primary duties for the Nurse include monitoring the daily health and nutritional condition of the admitted children and providing 24-hour care, and always being alert to potential issues such as hypothermia, hypoglycemia, proper hygiene, food intake, and educational sessions for caretakers. NRH has an SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) which the nurse must follow to perform everyday tasks. The Staff Nurse must follow/comply with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of NRH while performing everyday tasks and also fill necessary forms and formats mentioned in the SOP. The Nurse is responsible for filling out the necessary forms and formats mentioned in the SOP.

Nurses are under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, but they should work closely with the Program Manager and other staff members. They must perform their duties as per the duty list provided by the administration of NYF Nepal.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

2. Monitoring Health conditions

3. Assign/Monitoring Food intake

Nurses are responsible for educating mothers/caretaker in different topics such as

8. Community outreach and associate duties

9. Reporting and documentation

Interested Nepali citizens who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply with (i) a cover letter stating why you are suitable for this position and (ii) an updated CV mentioning at least two referees by November 16, 2026, to the HR Department, NYF Nepal, Chunikhel, Lalitpur, or can apply via email to [email protected]

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted for further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained. The organization reserves the right to postpone or cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reasons whatsoever.

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