Celebrating Nurses Day: Director SKIMS annouces recruitment of around 500 nurses in 1200 posts announced
STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, MAY 12 (STC): Director Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, announced nearly 1200 positions of paramedical staff across various cadres for recruitment at the Institute, with around 500 posts for nursing staff.
Prof Ashraf was speaking at International Nurses Day function at the SKIMS Auditorium today.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Ashraf Ganie expressed optimism that within the next three months, the recruitment process would significantly address the existing shortage of nursing staff at SKIMS, reducing nearly 60 percent of the present deficiency. He thanked all stakeholders, including the LG and CM administrations, for facilitating the process.
The Director said that strengthening and upgrading the workforce would further enhance patient care management at SKIMS and truly reflect the spirit of this year’s International Nurses Day theme, “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives.” He further announced that SKIMS is also in the process of introducing a Paid Nursing Internship programme, aimed at empowering young nursing professionals and providing them with valuable clinical exposure.
Prof. Ashraf reiterated his commitment towards the expansion and strengthening of SKIMS during his tenure. He stated that new departments would be established and existing facilities further enhanced to meet the growing healthcare needs of the region, assuring that he remains committed to fulfilling this vision.
Extending his warm greetings to the nursing fraternity, Prof. Ashraf acknowledged the immense contribution, dedication, and compassionate care rendered by nurses. He remarked that the word “nurse” is synonymous with motherhood in terms of compassion, empathy, and service and can play a paramount role in addressing growing drug menace, he added.
Dean Medical Faculty SKIMS, Prof. Bashir Ahmad Fomda, said that the theme of the event underlined the roadmap for the growth and development of the nursing fraternity. He stressed the need for structural support, clinical autonomy, adequate working space, and greater participation of nurses in decision-making processes to truly empower them.
Additional Director SKIMS, Zahoor Ahmad Mir, congratulated the nursing staff and appreciated their unwavering dedication and contribution towards patient care despite various challenges.
Incharge Principal, Madre Meharban College of Nursing SKIMS, Prof. Maqbool, observed that the increasing participation of males in the nursing profession reflects a positive shift in society. However, he added that women continue to be closely associated with compassion and caregiving. He also thanked the Director SKIMS for his continued support towards addressing issues related to the nursing faculty.
Medical Superintendent SKIMS, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Jan, described nurses as the backbone of patient care and said that the global recognition earned by SKIMS has been possible largely because of the dedication and professionalism of its nursing staff.
Medical Superintendents of SKIMS State Cancer Hospital and the Maternity Hospital also addressed the gathering and appreciated the nurses for their commitment and tireless service towards patient care.
Incharge Nursing Administration, Mrs. Shafeeqa, and Organising Secretary, Mrs. Shameema Khan, highlighted the pivotal role of the nursing fraternity while paying tribute to Florence Nightingale. They also thanked the administration and organising committee for making the event a grand success .
(Straight Talk Communications)
