Job Purpose

To ensure effective management of the ward, quality nursing care, patient safety, staff coordination, and smooth day-to-day operations of the assigned ward in accordance with hospital policies and clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day nursing activities of the ward.
- Ensure protected, effective, and compassionate nursing care to all patients.
- Allocate duties and prepare duty rosters for nursing staff and support staff.
- Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, grooming, discipline, and performance.
- Ensure adequate staffing and timely replacement in case of absenteeism.
- Conduct regular rounds and monitor patient care, documentation, and nursing practices.
- Ensure proper medication administration and compliance with medication safety protocols.
- Monitor vital signs, patient condition, treatment plans, and escalation of clinical concerns.
- Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of nursing records and patient documentation.
- Coordinate with doctors, nursing teams, laboratory, pharmacy, housekeeping, dietary, and other departments for smooth patient care.
- Handle patient and attendant concerns and escalate unresolved issues appropriately.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control practices.
- Monitor availability and proper utilization of ward equipment, consumables, medicines, and supplies.
- Ensure proper handover and takeover between shifts.
- Monitor emergency preparedness and ensure staff are familiar with emergency procedures.
- Ensure adherence to hospital policies,



SOPs, NABH standards, and patient safety protocols.
- Identify training requirements and support orientation and skill development of nursing staff.
- Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, incident reporting, and corrective actions.
- Maintain ward cleanliness, safety, hygiene, and overall environment.
- Monitor biomedical waste segregation and disposal as per hospital guidelines.
- Ensure proper documentation of incidents, complaints, medication errors, falls, and other adverse events.
- Support implementation of hospital initiatives, quality indicators, and nursing performance standards.
- Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Nursing Superintendent / Management.

Required Qualifications:

- B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / GNM from a recognized institution.
- Valid nursing registration with the applicable State Nursing Council.
- Relevant experience in hospital nursing, preferably in a supervisory or ward management role.

Experience

- Preferably 5-8 years of relevant clinical nursing experience, including experience in handling ward operations or a supervisory role.

Key Competencies

- Leadership and team management
- Clinical and nursing knowledge
- Patient safety and quality orientation
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Staff coordination and conflict management
- Documentation and reporting
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Time management and organizational skills
- Knowledge of NABH and hospital policies

📌 Walk-in || Ward incharge (Gurugram)
🏢 Apollo Hospitals
📍 Gurugram