Job Title: Junior Staff Nurse

Organization: Narayana Health

Job Purpose

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Assess patient health conditions and needs

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Develop and implement nursing care plans

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Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients (ill, injured, recovering, or disabled)

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Maintain accurate medical records and documentation

Key Responsibilities

1. General Responsibilities

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Adhere to organizational policies and administrative regulations

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Follow all patient care, infection control, and safety protocols

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Ensure compliance with accreditation standards

2. Patient Care Delivery

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Demonstrate clinical competence in all aspects of patient care

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Assess, reassess, and manage patient pain effectively

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Administer medications as per protocol

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Explain care plans to patients and families

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Maintain accurate documentation and ensure proper handovers

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Educate patients and caregivers

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Ensure implementation of the prescribed care plan

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Involve patients and families in care decisions

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Use and maintain medical equipment properly

3. Quality & Patient Safety

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Follow international patient safety goals

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Monitor and improve quality of care through performance indicators

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Report incidents, near misses, and sentinel events

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Identify and escalate life-threatening situations promptly

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Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

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Comply with all quality and safety standards

4. Clinical & Functional Responsibilities

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Perform blood sample collection and follow reporting protocols

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Monitor and report abnormal or critical lab values (panic values)

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Follow infection control and biomedical waste management practices

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Prepare and document nursing care plans

Procedures & Skills

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Administer IV, IM, ID, and SC injections

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Perform nebulization, steam inhalation, and patient restraint (as per policy)

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Assist in tracheostomy care and suctioning

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Handle central venous and peripheral lines

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Provide urinary catheter care

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Perform antiseptic preparation (betadine/chlorhexidine scrub)

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Manage blood/body fluid spills and HAZMAT situations

Diagnostic & Monitoring Skills

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Process samples for ABG, VBG, GRBS, Cardiac markers, ACT, PT-INR (POCT devices)

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Perform Allen’s test and arterial blood sampling

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Monitor and document critical values and escalate appropriately

Emergency & Equipment Handling

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Operate a defibrillator

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Position patients appropriately

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Explain discharge criteria and processes

5. Training & Development

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Participate in training programs such as:

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BLS (Basic Life Support)

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ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

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PALS / NALS (if applicable)

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CNEs and clinical conferences

Candidate Requirements

Education

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Diploma (GNM) or Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc. Nursing)

Registration

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Valid registration with State Nursing Council

Experience

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Freshers or candidates with 0–2 years of experience

Skills & Competencies

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Strong knowledge of nursing principles and procedures

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Positive communication and interpersonal skills

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Empathy and patient-centric approach

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Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment

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Proactive, punctual, and detail-oriented

📌 Junior Staff Nurse, Narayana Health (Bengaluru)
🏢 Narayana Health
📍 Bengaluru