SAKET HOSPITAL

JOB DESCRIPTION (JD)

Position

Nursing Superintendent (NS)

Department

Nursing Services

Reports To

Hospital Director / Management

Supervises
Nursing Supervisors
Staff Nurses
ICU Nurses
OT Nurses
Emergency Nurses
Ward In-Charges
Nursing Assistants

Job Purpose

The Nursing Superintendent is responsible for the overall planning, administration, supervision, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of all nursing services within the hospital. The Nursing Superintendent shall ensure the delivery of protected, ethical, patient-centred, and evidence-based nursing care while maintaining compliance with NABH, QCI, statutory requirements, and hospital policies.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Nursing Administration
Plan, organize, direct, and supervise all nursing activities.
Ensure adequate nursing manpower in all departments.
Prepare and approve duty rosters.
Allocate staff according to patient acuity.
Monitor nursing productivity.
Ensure proper shift handover.
Maintain nursing discipline.
Patient Care & Clinical Quality




Ensure high-quality nursing care.
Conduct regular ward rounds.
Monitor patient safety indicators.
Ensure proper patient assessment.
Monitor medication administration.
Ensure proper documentation.
Review nursing care plans.
Monitor patient satisfaction.
Clinical Supervision
Supervise ICU
Emergency
OT
Labour Room
HDU
NICU
General Wards

Conduct surprise rounds during:
Morning Shift
Evening Shift
Night Shift
Infection Prevention & Control

Ensure compliance with:
Hand Hygiene
PPE usage
Isolation protocols
Biomedical Waste Management
Needle Stick Injury Protocol
Sterilization practices
Linen management
Housekeeping coordination

Coordinate with Infection Control Nurse.
Nursing Documentation

Ensure accurate documentation of:
Admission Assessment
Nursing Notes
Medication Charts
Intake & Output
ICU Records
Consent Forms
Incident Re

📌 Nursing Superintendent Prayagraj
🏢 SAKET HOSPITAL PRAYAGRAJ
📍 Prayagraj