Nurses (Staff Nurse / RN) – PKLI&RC Rawalpindi 2026
Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI&RC), Rawalpindi
- Job Title(s): Staff Nurse (IPD, ICU, OR) | RN – PACU | RN – Surgery
- Location: Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
- Number of Posts: 124 (Staff Nurse: 100 | RN PACU: 12 | RN Surgery: 12)
- BPS / Pay Scale: Not specified in source advertisement
- Age Limit: 18 to 50 years
- Education Required: Diploma in General Nursing, OR Diploma in Midwifery with one year specialization in any field of nursing, OR BSN Generic, OR Post RN
- Experience Required: Fresh candidates accepted. Clinical experience in IPD, OPD, Endo/ICU, Kidney/Liver transplant, OR, Emergency, Dialysis, Urology, or IR is preferable.
- Application Deadline: 21 April 2026 (Advertisement validity: 3 months, i.e., 09 July 2026)
- Application Method: Online only, via https://jobs.pkli.org.pk:440/
- Advertisement No: IPL-3298
- Published Date: 07 April 2026
- Source: Daily Jang Newspaper
PKLI&RC Rawalpindi — one of Pakistan’s leading transplant hospitals — has announced 124 nursing positions across Staff Nurse, RN PACU, and RN Surgery roles as of 7 April 2026. This is a rare bulk hiring drive from a specialist public sector hospital, and the online application portal is already open. If you hold a valid PNC registration and meet the nursing qualification criteria, the deadline to apply is 21 April 2026.
JOB OVERVIEW
Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI&RC) is a body corporate established under the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre Act 2019, passed by the Provincial Assembly of Punjab. It is governed by an independent Board of Governors constituted under that Act.
PKLI&RC Rawalpindi is hiring for three nursing designations: Staff Nurse for IPD, ICU, and OR departments (100 positions), RN for PACU (12 positions), and RN for Surgery (12 positions). A valid PNC registration is a mandatory requirement for licensure across all three roles. The hospital has described this expansion as an opportunity to serve in a state-of-the-art transplant facility.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education: One of the following qualifications is required: Diploma in General Nursing OR Diploma in Midwifery with one year specialization in any field of nursing OR BSN Generic OR Post RN
Age: 18 to 50 years. Age and experience will be calculated as of the interview date or the validity date of this advertisement, whichever comes first.
Experience: Fresh candidates are eligible. Clinical experience in IPD, OPD, Endo/ICU, Kidney/Liver transplant, OR, Emergency, Dialysis, Urology, or IR is listed as preferable.
Domicile / Nationality: Not specified in source advertisement.
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.
Other Requirements: Valid PNC (Pakistan Nursing Council) registration is mandatory. Applicants must upload all relevant documents on the Job Portal, including CV, educational degrees/transcripts, experience certificates, valid licenses, and NOC if applicable. Applicants currently serving in government organizations or as PKLI&RC internal employees must attach a fresh NOC issued by their respective departments. Only post-specific NOCs with current dates will be accepted. Applicants who previously applied under any earlier PKLI&RC advertisement must reapply in accordance with the criteria in this advertisement.
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit the PKLI&RC Job Portal at https://jobs.pkli.org.pk:440/ and complete the online application form.
- Upload all required documents on the portal: CV, educational degrees, transcripts, experience certificates, valid licenses, and NOC (if applicable).
- If you are currently employed in a government organization or as a PKLI&RC internal employee, obtain a fresh NOC from your department before applying. Only post-specific NOCs with current dates will be accepted.
- If you previously applied under an earlier PKLI&RC advertisement, you must submit a fresh application under this advertisement.
- Submit your application before 21 April 2026.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test/interview. No TA/DA will be admissible.
- Shortlisted candidates must bring original documents along with one set of photocopies at the time of the interview.
- Interviews may start from 27 April 2026, tentatively, and will be conducted every two weeks for applications received by the closing date. This process will continue until the closure of advertisements.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict
Original analysis by NawaCareer editors
WORTH APPLYING?
Yes — 124 posts in a specialist government hospital with online applications and a clear deadline is a credible, well-structured hiring drive worth pursuing for qualified nurses.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — Nursing is among the more organized professions in Pakistan with a large pool of PNC-registered candidates. Three-digit vacancies help, but the specialty nature of the hospital (transplant, ICU, OR, Surgery) means candidates with relevant clinical experience will have a real advantage over fresh graduates.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The advertisement states a market competitive salary will be offered but provides no specific figure, pay scale, or allowances. Candidates should verify the actual package through the official portal or by contacting the Human Resource Department before applying.
RED FLAGS:
Salary is described as market competitive with no actual figure or BPS grade mentioned — this is vague and worth clarifying before you commit to applying.
The source text states the advertisement validity is 3 months (until 09 July 2026), but also gives 21 April 2026 as the last date. These two dates serve different purposes but could cause confusion — the 21 April deadline is the application cutoff, while 09 July appears to be the validity period for experience/age calculations.
The NOC condition for government employees is strict — only post-specific NOCs with current dates will be accepted, which could create delays for applicants currently in service.
No TA/DA for interview travel is explicitly stated, which may be a deterrent for out-of-city applicants.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
PKLI&RC is overseen by an independent Board of Governors and operates under a dedicated provincial Act, which suggests a degree of institutional stability not always found in ad-hoc government setups.
The advertisement explicitly states PKLI&RC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The rolling interview schedule (every two weeks) means early applicants may get called sooner — submitting before the deadline rather than on it is a practical advantage here.
BEST FOR:
Registered nurses with a valid PNC license and clinical experience in ICU, transplant care, OR, or surgical settings who are looking to work in a specialist public sector hospital in Rawalpindi. Fresh candidates with a BSN or Post RN qualification are also eligible and explicitly welcomed.
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