WEEKLY STARTING EVERY MONDAY

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1 WEEK

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£585

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Our Nursing Internship Program for Para Nursing in Sri Lanka offers a comprehensive and immersive learning experience for aspiring healthcare professionals. Designed to provide practical exposure to various nursing specialties, this program combines hands-on clinical training with theoretical education, enabling interns to develop essential nursing skills and gain valuable insights into the healthcare system of Sri Lanka.

 

Program Highlights:

  1. Clinical Rotations: Interns will participate in clinical rotations across different healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health centres. They will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced nurses and healthcare professionals, gaining practical experience in various nursing specialties.
  2. Patient Care: Interns will be actively involved in providing direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. They will assist with tasks such as taking vital signs, administering medications, dressing wounds, and providing personal care to patients.
  3. Educational Workshops: Interns will attend educational workshops and training sessions conducted by experienced nursing educators. These sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including nursing fundamentals, patient assessment, infection control, and communication skills.
  4. Specialty Exposure: Interns will have the opportunity to explore different nursing specialties, such as medical-surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, maternal health nursing, mental health nursing, and community health nursing. They will gain exposure to diverse patient populations and healthcare settings, broadening their knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities:

  1. Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status, including physical examinations, medical history reviews, and symptom assessments.
  2. Care Planning: Collaborate with registered nurses and other healthcare team members to develop individualised care plans for patients based on their specific needs and conditions.
  3. Medication Administration: Administer medications to patients according to prescribed dosages, routes, and schedules. Monitor patients for adverse reactions and report any concerns to the supervising nurse.
  4. Patient Education: Provide patients and their families with education and instructions regarding their medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care practices. Ensure that patients understand their medications, follow-up appointments, and lifestyle modifications.

Join us for an enriching nursing internship experience in Sri Lanka, where you'll gain valuable clinical skills, contribute to patient care, and make a positive impact on the health and well-being of communities.

Homestay shared accommodation (3 pax) 

3 meals per day 

Airport pickup 

Guaranteed internship placement with an assigned project and a professional work environment

Guidance, supervision and on the job training

24/7 support from ourselves and the local team

1 week: £585

2 weeks: £765

3 weeks: £945

4 weeks : £1499

Additional weeks : £245

Start Dates & Minimum Duration

2025 Start Dates: Every Monday

2026 Start Dates: Every Monday

 

This Internship program runs all year round and starts every Monday. However, we recommend arriving on the Sunday to check into your accommodation and prepare for your program to start the following morning.

 

Please note that program start dates could be affected by local holidays. However, we will give you as much notice as possible if any days of your program may overlap with holidays.

 

The minimum duration of this Internship is 1 week.

Participants who register for a minimum of 2 weeks will be eligible to switch between 2 locations: Wattala and Galle. Participants have the option to stay in Galle for one week only, depending on your selected schedule.

What are the requirements to take part in this program?

Internship Requirements:

  • Age limit: 18-65
  • Proof of DBS check required
  • Proof of travel insurance required
  • Passport copy required
  • Copy of Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Academic qualifications in the field
  • An established background in an affiliated field of study

Internships may require an interview with either the local team or our team at Gateway Go Travel.

Working Hours

This program runs for a minimum of 1 week, starting on a Monday. You will work for around 4-5 hours per day / 20-25 hours per week.

 

***This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.***

Accommodation Details

You will stay in a beautiful homestay in Wattala, shared with up to 3 other participants.

 

If you also work at our Galle site, you will stay in resort styled accommodation with a small swimming pool.

What meals are included?

3 meals per day are included in your program, and there's also lots of restaurants around to visit if you fancy a change!

What can I do in my free time?

There are lots of amazing sites to see around Colombo, including the Lotus Tower, Pettah Markets, Port City (water sports, shopping, restaurants), Mount Lavinia beach, Galle Face Green, Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, Red Mosque and lots more!

 

Local transport is easily accessible from Colombo, so you can also take trips to other parts of Sri Lanka during your free time. 

 

If you're also working at our Galle site on the south coast of Sri Lanka, you'll have lots of beach towns on your doorstep to explore, as well as Galle Fort, Sri Lanka's famous World Heritage Site.

What facilities will I have access to?

  • Laundry facilities (free in Wattala, small fee in Galle)
  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Western-style bathroom 
  • Free WiFi 

Airport Pickup

An airport pick up is included in your program fee, please let us know your arrival date, time and flight number, so that we can arrange to be there for your arrival. The drive from the airport to Wattala/Colombo can take around 45 minutes.

 

Transport between your accommodation and the volunteer site is not included. Local transport in Colombo is super easy to arrange yourself, or our local team will be happy to assist you with this.

Secure your spot for only £99 deposit!

PRICES FROM ONLY £585

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