Nursing Deployment: Pediatric Nurses for a Remote Hospital in Odisha
Client Overview
A hospital located in the rural areas of Odisha needed pediatric nurses to provide specialized care for children in an underserved region. The hospital faced challenges with high turnover and difficulty retaining skilled pediatric nurses.
The Challenge
Attrition: The rural location led to high turnover rates, as nurses often sought opportunities in cities with better living standards and career growth prospects.
Experience Requirements: The hospital required pediatric nurses with specialized training and hands-on experience in pediatric care.
Stability: Finding nurses who were not only qualified but also willing to commit long-term to a rural setting was a significant challenge.
Svastih’s Approach
Targeted Outreach: Svastih Placements identified and reached out to pediatric nurses with prior experience in rural or underserved settings. Our focus was on ensuring they had the necessary qualifications and training to provide excellent care.
Long-Term Commitment: We worked closely with candidates to ensure their understanding of the hospital’s long-term vision and their potential to grow with the hospital, emphasizing the stability and impact they could bring to the region.
Relocation and Support: Svastih provided relocation assistance, helping the nurses settle into the region and ensuring they were comfortable with their new work environment.
Results and Impact
The recruitment of two skilled pediatric nurses improved the quality of care in the pediatric unit, leading to a 25% decrease in patient transfer rates to larger cities.
Attrition rates dropped by 30%, with the nurses staying long-term and contributing to enhanced patient care.
