Nursing & Healthcare
Staff Nurse Career Path
സ്റ്റാഫ് നഴ്സ് — Career Path
Nursing is Kerala’s largest verified job category. With KNMC registration you can grow from a fresher GNM/BSc nurse to a Nursing Superintendent, and Gulf hospitals actively recruit experienced Kerala nurses.
Progression & salary
GNM / BSc Nurse (Fresher)₹18,000–25,000/mo
0–1 yr · KNMC registration
↓
Staff Nurse₹25,000–45,000/mo
1–3 yrs · KNMC + BLS/ACLS
↓
Senior Nurse₹45,000–80,000/mo
3–7 yrs
↓
Ward Sister / Team Leader₹70,000–1,20,000/mo
7+ yrs
↓
Nursing Superintendent₹1,20,000–2,00,000/mo
15+ yrs
Specialisation options
ICU / Critical Care · +₹8,000–15,000/moOT / Anaesthesia · +₹6,000–12,000/moNICU · +₹6,000–12,000/moDialysis · +₹5,000–10,000/moOncology · +₹7,000–13,000/mo
Gulf opportunities
Gulf hospitals recruit from Senior Nurse level (Prometric/DHA/HAAD). Average Gulf pay: ~₹1,20,000/mo average.
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