Mumbai: The demand for skilled nurses in the country is estimated to grow by 17-18 per cent by 2022, but a large number of trained people are looking for opportunities abroad due to increased remuneration packages and convenient family programmes, said digital talent solutions provider NLB Services. Said in a report.
The report said that in India, the demand for skilled nursing talent continues to grow, projected to grow by 17-18 percent by 2027, and the demand for nursing roles extends to regions including Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Nursing profiles currently have an annual income between Rs 2,50,000 (entry level) to Rs 7,00,000 (mid-senior level), and employers look for candidates with diverse skill sets, including compassionate and competent care.
It says that while women are still over-represented in most of the workforce, there has also been a significant increase in male nurses.
However, the ecosystem also faces concerns regarding the availability of skilled talent, as the country has 1.7 nurses instead of 3 per 1,000 people, the report said.Another interesting trend impacting the talent supply gap is the growing demand for Indian nursing talent abroad, the report said.
It said that the demand for Indian nurses abroad is continuously increasing and is expected to increase by almost 100 percent in 6-7 years.
The report said the demand for nurses globally has seen a significant increase over the years, with 14-15 per cent increase in employment opportunities primarily driven by growth in the healthcare industry and early career retirement patterns in the nursing ecosystem. An increase of ₹ has been recorded.
The report revealed that this is pushing Indian nurses to seek opportunities abroad due to increased remuneration packages, comprehensive health care benefits, convenient family visa programs and other incentives.
It said that these factors have collectively made it very aspirational for nurses trained in India to work abroad.The report further said that Kerala plays a key role in the migration of India's healthcare talents to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, especially to places like the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
It said that proactive initiatives by countries like the US, UK, Canada and Japan have facilitated entry of Indian nurses into these markets.
The report said that in India, the demand for skilled nursing talent continues to grow, projected to grow by 17-18 percent by 2027, and the demand for nursing roles extends to regions including Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Nursing profiles currently have an annual income between Rs 2,50,000 (entry level) to Rs 7,00,000 (mid-senior level), and employers look for candidates with diverse skill sets, including compassionate and competent care.
It says that while women are still over-represented in most of the workforce, there has also been a significant increase in male nurses.
However, the ecosystem also faces concerns regarding the availability of skilled talent, as the country has 1.7 nurses instead of 3 per 1,000 people, the report said.Another interesting trend impacting the talent supply gap is the growing demand for Indian nursing talent abroad, the report said.
It said that the demand for Indian nurses abroad is continuously increasing and is expected to increase by almost 100 percent in 6-7 years.
The report said the demand for nurses globally has seen a significant increase over the years, with 14-15 per cent increase in employment opportunities primarily driven by growth in the healthcare industry and early career retirement patterns in the nursing ecosystem. An increase of ₹ has been recorded.
The report revealed that this is pushing Indian nurses to seek opportunities abroad due to increased remuneration packages, comprehensive health care benefits, convenient family visa programs and other incentives.
It said that these factors have collectively made it very aspirational for nurses trained in India to work abroad.The report further said that Kerala plays a key role in the migration of India's healthcare talents to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, especially to places like the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
It said that proactive initiatives by countries like the US, UK, Canada and Japan have facilitated entry of Indian nurses into these markets.
