JOB DESCRIPTION – STAFF NURSE

Department: Nursing Services Designation: Staff Nurse Qualification: GNM / B.Sc. Nursing Experience: 0–3 Years (Freshers and experienced candidates) Reporting To: Nursing In-Charge / Nursing Superintendent Location: ONUS Robotic Hospitals, Hyderabad Duty: Rotational Shifts (Morning / Evening / Night)

1. Job Purpose

To provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to patients while maintaining hospital standards, infection control protocols, patient safety, and clinical documentation.

2. Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Patient Care

- Receive patients and perform initial nursing assessments.
- Monitor and record vital signs regularly.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and injections as prescribed.
- Assist doctors during examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Provide preoperative and postoperative nursing care.
- Ensure patient hygiene, comfort, positioning, and fall prevention.
- Identify and immediately report any deterioration in a patient's condition.

B. Ward / ICU / OT Responsibilities

- Monitor admitted patients according to clinical requirements.
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures.
- Assist in postoperative recovery and rehabilitation.
- Maintain IV lines, urinary catheters, drains, and wound dressings.
- Monitor intake/output charts and medication schedules.
- Follow aseptic precautions and infection prevention protocols.
- Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are ready for use.

C. Medication Management

- Follow the five rights of medication administration.
- Maintain accurate medication administration records.
- Check medication expiry dates and storage conditions.
- Follow high-alert medication safety protocols.
- Immediately report medication errors and adverse drug reactions.

D. Documentation & Handover

- Maintain complete nursing notes in HMIS and patient records.




- Update nursing assessment charts, vital charts, and medication records.
- Conduct proper shift handovers using SBAR.
- Record procedures, investigations, and patient observations.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

E. Patient Safety & Infection Control

- Follow NABH-aligned hospital policies and nursing protocols.
- Practice proper hand hygiene and biomedical waste segregation.
- Follow patient identification and surgical safety procedures.
- Prevent hospital-acquired infections, falls, and pressure injuries.
- Report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns immediately.

F. Patient Communication

- Communicate politely and professionally with patients and attendants.
- Explain medications, nursing procedures, and discharge instructions within the nursing scope of practice.
- Respond promptly to patient call bells and concerns.
- Coordinate effectively with doctors, physiotherapists, pharmacy, laboratory, and other departments.
- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and satisfaction.

3. Orthopedic & Robotic Surgery Nursing Responsibilities

As ONUS specializes in robotic orthopedic surgery, staff nurses must:

- Provide preoperative and postoperative care for TKR, THR, trauma, and arthroscopy patients.
- Assess pain, wound condition, circulation, sensation, and movement.
- Monitor for postoperative complications and escalate concerns promptly.
- Assist with early mobilization according to surgeon and physiotherapy instructions.




- Follow surgical site infection prevention protocols.
- Educate patients regarding prescribed precautions, rehabilitation, and follow-up care.

4. Daily Duty Checklist

Responsibility

Requirement

Attendance & uniform

Mandatory

Shift handover

Every shift

Patient vital monitoring

As prescribed

Medication administration

100% accuracy expected

Nursing documentation

Every shift

Patient safety rounds

Every shift

Infection control

Mandatory

Emergency readiness

Every shift

Patient complaints

Prompt escalation

Equipment & stock checks

As assigned

6. Required Skills

- Good clinical nursing knowledge and bedside patient-care skills.
- IV cannulation, medication administration, and wound-care skills appropriate to training and authorization.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) knowledge; certification preferred.
- Good communication skills in Telugu, Hindi, and English.
- Ability to work in rotational shifts and handle emergencies.
- Professional discipline, teamwork, and ethical conduct.

7. Professional Conduct & Accountability

- Maintain punctuality, grooming, and qualified behaviour.
- Never leave assigned patients without proper handover.
- Never administer medications without a valid prescription or applicable authorized protocol.
- Follow doctors' orders, nursing protocols, and hospital policies.
- Protect confidential patient information.
- Immediately escalate emergencies to the treating doctor and Nursing In-Charge.
- Maintain accurate records; falsification of nursing documentation is strictly prohibited.

8. Reporting Structure

Staff Nurse → Nursing In-Charge → Nursing Superintendent → Medical Superintendent / Hospital Management

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹18,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Staff Nurse (Hyderabad)
🏢 ONUS ROBOTIC HOSPITAL
📍 Hyderabad