Punjab govt initiates recruitment of 672 staff nurses

Chandigarh: To strengthen the public healthcare system and enhance service delivery across govt health institutions, Punjab govt has initiated the process for the recruitment of 672 staff nurses.The online application portal will remain open from March 13 to April 2. Candidates can submit their applications for these posts under the department of health and family welfare, Punjab, through the university's official website.This recruitment comes in addition to the earlier sanctioned 406 staff nurse posts, out of which 275 appointment orders were issued. In Jan this year, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann handed over appointment letters to 282 newly recruited nurses. Highlighting the govt's commitment to strengthening healthcare manpower, Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh said, "The Bhagwant Mann-led govt is committed to strengthening both healthcare infrastructure and manpower across Punjab. We already recruited doctors, specialists and paramedical staff to improve services in govt hospitals. To further reinforce our healthcare workforce and enhance patient care, we are now recruiting 672 additional staff nurses. This step will strengthen primary and secondary healthcare services and ensure better quality treatment for the people of Punjab."He claimed that over 1,500 doctors were appointed in recent years, including over 600 specialists and 948 general doctors. These appointments account for nearly 35% of the total doctors currently serving in Punjab and significantly strengthened medical services across Punjab.MSID:: 129506052 413 |