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OVERVIEW

Nurses play a pivotal role in the healthcare ecosystem. Their Additionally, comprehensive training on Standard Operating
compassionate care propels patients to keep up the fight against Procedures (SOP) are provided.
cancer. Under the aegis of the Cancer Care Programme, 3 distinct
types of nursing professionals have been identified: oncology NIP is followed by a structured competency assessment process
specialist nurses, palliative care nurses, and outreach nurses. A which is conducted at predefined intervals for all nurses within
total of 334 nurses have been recruited across locations in the Tata Cancer Care Foundation (TCCF) units. This ongoing
Tirupati, Ranchi, Chandrapur, and Assam. Among them, 302 process serves to monitor nurses' progress, identify training
nurses are dedicated to hospital-based roles, while 32 nurses needs and provide an opportunity for one-on-one discussions
focus on outreach activities. and feedback.

RECRUITING CAREGIVERS This enables their career planning and ensures a comprehensive
and documented record of their professional development
Our nursing recruitment process is designed to attract and within the organisation.
onboard the finest nursing professionals within the vicinity of our
hospital locations. All the nurses have been on-boarded
following the multi-step process, which begins with a thorough
review of professional profiles followed by a tailored written test,
skills assessment and interviews.

Upon joining, the nurses immediately participate in a mandatory
Nursing Induction Programme (NIP), custom-made to their
experience levels at the time of joining. The NIP facilitates an
immersive introduction to various hospital departments, allowing
them to familiarise themselves with personnel and processes.

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