Bangalore leads in job postings with 9 per cent job share, followed by Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai
Indeed reveals a rise of over 50 per cent for nurse jobs in India from the duration of April 2022 to April 2023. The data indicates that there is a need for nursing professionals in India. The interest does not just limit to the metro cities but there is a rising demand for nurse talent in tier 2 cities such as Pune, Ernakulam, Coimbatore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Ahmedabad, contributing to a total of over 12 per cent.
India is emerging as one of the top destinations for medical tourism with continued investment in resources and infrastructure, making it an attractive market for aspiring nursing professionals. Post pandemic, there has been a shift in mindset relating to frontline health care workers and their commitment in contributing towards the welfare of the country. In addition, private nursing services continue to be in demand among senior citizens, increasing the job opportunities in this sector.
Commenting on the research report, Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales, Indeed India said, “Job postings for nurses have increased to over 50 per cent on our platform last year. While there has been a periodical dip of 6 per cent in job seeker interest for nurse jobs last year, the overall Y-o-Y job seeker interest remains high. The growing demand for Nurse roles is a testament to the important role the sector plays in our society and the need to continue supporting its development.”
In the past two years, the industry witnessed a drastic talent mismatch regarding the demand for nurses and the interest among aspiring nursing students. The pandemic posed several challenges for healthcare professionals. A study by Indeed “Checking the Pulse of Healthcare Workers” indicated that (77 per cent of the nurses and 80 per cent of the doctors) wanted a better work environment, with more effective communication.
The sector is now seeing a positive growth trajectory, with rising demand in India not only across tier 1 and tier 2 cities, but also internationally. With International Nurse Day observed on May 12, nursing professionals across the healthcare domain are being honored for their contribution to society.
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