Chandigarh, March 12
In a major step to further strengthen the public healthcare system, Punjab Government has issued advertisements for the recruitment of 672 Staff Nurses to enhance service delivery across government health institutions. The recruitment advertisement has been published in leading newspapers, inviting eligible candidates to apply through the official online portal of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot.
The online application portal will remain open from March 13 to 02 April. 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 have already been issued. The appointed nurses have been deployed at various Sub Divisional Hospitals and District Hospitals across Punjab.
Notably, in January this year, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had personally handed over appointment letters to 282 newly recruited nurses. The recruitment of 672 additional nurses will further strengthen the nursing workforce, particularly at the primary and secondary healthcare levels. This step is expected to improve patient care and reduce the workload in government hospitals.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare manpower, Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh said, “Our Government is committed to strengthening both healthcare infrastructure and manpower across Punjab. We have already recruited doctors, specialists and paramedical staff to improve services in government 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.”
