Job Summary A Senior Staff Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care, supervises junior nursing staff, coordinates clinical activities, and ensures compliance with hospital policies and nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ health conditions and develop appropriate nursing care plans.
- Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as prescribed.
- Monitor and document patients’ vital signs, symptoms, progress, and responses to treatment.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
- Assist doctors and other healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures.
- Respond promptly to emergencies and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
- Supervise and guide junior nurses, nursing assistants, and support staff.
- Allocate nursing duties and coordinate shift activities.
- Ensure proper infection prevention and control practices.
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation and patient records.
- Educate patients and their families regarding treatment, medication, hygiene, nutrition, and discharge care.
- Ensure secure handling and administration of medications and medical equipment.
- Participate in audits, quality-improvement activities, and patient-safety initiatives.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical nursing standards.
- Report changes in patients’ conditions promptly to the medical team.
- Assist with orientation and training of newly appointed nursing staff.
- Maintain adequate supplies, equipment, and emergency preparedness within the unit.
Qualifications
- ANM / GNM / B.Sc. Nursing.
- Valid registration with the relevant State Nursing Council.
- Relevant clinical nursing experience; experience in a senior/charge-nurse role is advantageous.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month Work Location: On the road