Nursing Officer

Nursing Officer – University of the Visual & Performing Arts

Job Overview

The University of the Visual and Performing Arts invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Nursing Officer (Grade II). The vacancy is part of the University’s non-academic staff recruitment and applications are accepted until 04 September 2026.

Position Details

Job Title: Nursing Officer (Grade II)
Organization: University of the Visual and Performing Arts
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Not specified in the vacancy notice
Application Deadline: 04 September 2026 at 4.00 p.m.
Selection Method: Written test and/or interview
Age Limit: 18 to 45 years

Company Overview

The University of the Visual and Performing Arts is a state university in Sri Lanka. The University uses Sinhala and English as its official working languages. Its administrative address is at 21, Albert Crescent, Colombo 07.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants for the Nursing Officer (Grade II) position should have:

• Passed the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination in six subjects.
• Obtained credit passes in three subjects.
• The above O/L results should have been obtained in not more than two sittings.
• Possess a Certificate of Competence as a Nurse recognized by the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
• The vacancy notice does not specify a separate minimum work experience requirement for this position.

Key Responsibilities

The vacancy notice does not provide a separate detailed list of duties and responsibilities for the Nursing Officer position. The successful candidate will be appointed to the Nursing Officer (Grade II) post at the University of the Visual and Performing Arts.

Required Skills

• Professional nursing qualification recognized by the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
• Ability to effectively discharge the duties of the post.
• Physical and mental fitness to perform the required duties.
• Excellent moral character.
• Ability to work within the University’s official working language environment of Sinhala and English.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Scale: UMT 1 (III) – Rs. 51,095.00 – 7 × Rs. 540 – 10 × Rs. 640 – Rs. 60,575.00 per month.

In addition to the basic salary, other allowances approved by the Government and the University Grants Commission will be paid.

How to Apply

Applicants should download the official application form from the University of the Visual and Performing Arts website and duly complete it.

The completed application should be sent by Registered Post to:

Senior Assistant Registrar / Non Academic Establishment
University of the Visual and Performing Arts
21, Albert Crescent
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka

A PDF copy of the application should also be sent to:

Email: nae.division@vpa.ac.lk

The post applied for must be clearly mentioned on the top left corner of the envelope.

Applications must reach the University on or before 04 September 2026 at 4.00 p.m.

Important Notes

• Applicants must be citizens of Sri Lanka.
• Applicants must be physically and mentally fit to effectively discharge the duties of the post.
• Applicants must possess excellent moral character.
• Applicants should be between 18 and 45 years of age.
• Only photocopies of relevant certificates certified by the candidate should be attached to the application.
• Incomplete applications, late applications, applications not submitted in the prescribed format, applications without the post name on the envelope, and applications without certified documents where required will be rejected.
• Applicants employed in the Public Service or Corporation Service should submit their applications through their respective Heads of Departments.
• Rejected applications will not be reconsidered.
• Selection will be made through a written test and/or an interview.

Job Category: Healthcare & Nursing, Government Jobs

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