STAFF NURSE –

1. Job Title

Staff Nurse

1. Department

Applicable to all nursing departments, including:

- General Ward

- ICU / SICU / MICU

- Emergency / Casualty

- Operation Theatre (OT)

- Labour Room

- NICU / PICU

- Medical & Surgical Ward

- Paediatric Ward

- Dialysis Unit

- OPD

- Endoscopy

- Cath Lab

- Oncology

- Other Specialty Departments

1. Reporting To

Nursing Superintendent / Nursing Manager / Duty Doctor / Unit In-Charge

1. Qualification

- GNM / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing

- Valid Nursing Council Registration

- Relevant departmental experience preferred

1. Roles and Responsibilities – Common for All Staff Nurses

- Provide secure, quality and compassionate nursing care to patients.

- Assess patients' condition and monitor vital signs regularly.

- Administer medicines, injections, IV fluids and treatments as prescribed by the doctor.

- Maintain accurate nursing records and patient documentation.

- Assist doctors during examinations, procedures and treatments.

- Follow doctor's orders and promptly report any changes in the patient's condition.

- Maintain infection prevention and control practices.

- Follow hospital policies, procedures and nursing protocols.

- Ensure patient safety, including fall prevention and identification procedures.

- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

- Educate patients and relatives regarding treatment, medication and discharge instructions.

- Coordinate with doctors, nursing staff and other departments.

- Ensure proper handover during shift changes.

- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and safety in the patient care area.

- Check and maintain emergency equipment and necessary supplies.

- Attend emergency situations and provide immediate nursing care.

- Participate in training, meetings and quality improvement activities.

- Perform any other duties assigned by the Nursing In-Charge or Management.

CATEGORY-WISE RESPONSIBILITIESA.

General Ward Staff

Nurse

- Provide routine nursing care to admitted patients.

- Monitor vital signs and patient condition.

- Administer prescribed medications and treatments.

- Assist patients with daily activities when required.

- Maintain nursing notes, medication charts and patient records.

- Prepare patients for investigations, procedures and discharge.

B. ICU Staff Nurse

- Continuously monitor critically ill patients.

- Monitor ECG, oxygen saturation, blood pressure and other parameters.

- Manage ventilator patients as per protocol and doctor's instructions.





- Administer emergency and critical care medications.

- Assist with invasive procedures and emergency interventions.

- Maintain accurate ICU charts and monitoring records.

C. Emergency / Casualty Staff Nurse

- Perform immediate patient assessment and triage.

- Provide emergency nursing care.

- Assist doctors during emergency procedures.

- Prepare and administer emergency medications as prescribed.

- Monitor trauma and critically ill patients.

- Maintain emergency equipment and crash cart readiness.

D.

Operation

Theatre (OT) Staff Nurse

- Prepare the OT before surgical procedures.

- Ensure availability of sterile instruments and required equipment.

- Maintain aseptic and sterile techniques.

- Assist the surgeon and anaesthetist during surgery.

- Perform instrument and sponge counts as per protocol.

- Ensure proper handling and documentation of specimens.

- Prepare and transfer patients safely before and after surgery.

E.

Labour Room Staff

Nurse

- Monitor antenatal and labour patients.

- Assess maternal and fetal condition.

- Assist doctors during normal and emergency deliveries.

- Provide immediate care to mother and newborn.

- Monitor patients during the post-delivery period.

- Maintain labour and delivery records.

F. NICU / PICU Staff Nurse

- Provide specialised care to neonates, infants and children.

- Monitor vital signs and clinical condition closely.

- Administer medications and fluids accurately according to prescribed dosage.

- Maintain infection control and aseptic practices.

- Assist with neonatal and paediatric procedures.

- Educate and support parents regarding patient care.

G.

Paediatric Ward Staff

Nurse

- Provide nursing care appropriate to children.

- Monitor growth, vital signs and clinical condition.

- Administer paediatric medications accurately.

- Educate parents regarding treatment and home care.

- Ensure child safety and infection prevention.

H.

Dialysis Staff

Nurse

- Prepare and check dialysis machines and equipment.

- Assess patients before, during and after dialysis.





- Monitor vital signs and complications during dialysis.

- Maintain vascular access care as per protocol.

- Ensure proper documentation of dialysis treatment.

- Follow strict infection control practices.

I. OPD Staff Nurse

- Assist doctors during patient consultations.

- Record vital signs and basic patient information.

- Prepare patients for examination and procedures.

- Administer prescribed injections and treatments.

- Maintain OPD records and coordinate patient flow.

J. Medical & Surgical Ward Staff Nurse

- Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.

- Monitor wounds, drains and surgical sites.

- Administer medications and treatments.

- Assist patients with mobility and rehabilitation.

- Observe for post-operative complications and report immediately.

K. Endoscopy / Cath Lab Staff Nurse

- Prepare patients for procedures.

- Verify required documents and consent as per hospital policy.

- Assist doctors during procedures.

- Monitor patients before, during and after the procedure.

- Maintain sterile equipment and infection control standards.

- Observe patients for complications and provide post-procedure care.

L.

Oncology Staff

Nurse

- Provide specialised nursing care to oncology patients.

- Administer chemotherapy and other treatments as per authorised protocols and competency requirements.

- Monitor patients for treatment-related reactions and complications.

- Provide patient education and emotional support.

- Follow safety procedures for handling hazardous medications.

Key Skills Required

- Good clinical and nursing skills

- Patient care and communication skills

- Emergency response skills

- Teamwork and coordination

- Documentation skills

- Time management

- Knowledge of infection control

- Ability to work in rotational shifts

- Ability to handle stressful and emergency situations

Working Conditions

- Rotational shifts, including day and night shifts

- Work on weekends and public holidays as per duty roster

- May be transferred between departments based on hospital requirements

Performance Expectations

- Quality of patient care

- Accuracy of medication administration

- Proper documentation

- Compliance with hospital policies and protocols

- Infection control compliance

- Patient safety

- Teamwork and professional behaviour

- Attendance and punctuality

Pay: From ₹17,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Flexible schedule

- Leave encashment

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Staff Nurse (Tiruchirappalli)
🏢 Visakaa Corporative Services
📍 Tiruchirappalli