Job Description: Staff Nurse

Belva Senior Care

Job Title: Staff Nurse
Department: Nursing and Clinical Care
Reports To: Nursing In-Charge / Clinical Manager
Location: Belva Senior Care
Employment Type: Full-time

About Belva Senior Care

Belva Senior Care is committed to providing compassionate, safe, and dignified care to senior citizens. We aim to enhance the quality of life of our residents through personalized care, clinical excellence, emotional support, and a comfortable living environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, responsible, and skilled Staff Nurse to provide quality nursing care to elderly residents at Belva Senior Care. The ideal candidate will have sound clinical knowledge, good communication skills, and a patient-centered approach, with a special focus on geriatric care, chronic disease management, medication administration, and the early identification of health concerns.

Key Responsibilities1. Nursing and Clinical Care

- Assess residents' health status and monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.
- Administer medications, injections, and treatments as prescribed by the treating physician.
- Assist with wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, and other nursing procedures within the scope of practice.
- Monitor residents with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiac disease, and other age-related health concerns.
- Identify changes in residents' physical or mental health and promptly report concerns to the physician or Nursing In-Charge.
- Provide timely first aid and initiate appropriate emergency response procedures.

2. Geriatric and Personal Care

- Support residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility, as required.
- Follow fall-prevention, pressure-injury prevention, and infection-control protocols.
- Monitor nutritional intake, hydration, bowel and bladder patterns, sleep, and general well-being.




- Provide compassionate care to residents with dementia, cognitive impairment, limited mobility, and other age-related conditions.
- Maintain residents' privacy, dignity, comfort, and independence.

3. Medication and Documentation

- Maintain accurate medication administration records and ensure medications are given at the prescribed times and dosages.
- Monitor residents for adverse drug reactions and report them promptly.
- Maintain nursing notes, vital-sign charts, treatment records, incident reports, and other required clinical documentation.
- Ensure safe storage, handling, and accountability of medications in accordance with facility policies.

4. Coordination and Communication

- Coordinate with physicians, physiotherapists, dietitians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Communicate residents' health updates and care needs to the Nursing In-Charge and authorized family members, as appropriate.
- Assist with medical appointments, investigations, hospital transfers, and emergency referrals when required.
- Participate in shift handovers to ensure continuity of care.

5. Safety, Quality, and Compliance

- Follow infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
- Maintain a clean, secure, and organized nursing station and care environment.
- Follow facility policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.
- Participate in clinical audits, staff training, emergency drills, and quality-improvement initiatives.
- Report falls, medication errors, injuries,



and other incidents promptly according to established procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

- GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Valid registration with the applicable State Nursing Council.
- Previous experience in nursing, elderly care, or a hospital setting is preferred.
- Knowledge of geriatric nursing, medication administration, infection control, and basic emergency care.
- Basic life support (BLS) training or certification is preferred.
- Freshers with appropriate qualifications and a willingness to learn may be considered.

Required Skills and Competencies

- Compassion, patience, and respect for elderly residents.
- Strong clinical observation and assessment skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Good documentation and medication-management practices.
- Ability to respond calmly to emergencies.
- Teamwork, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Sensitivity when caring for residents with dementia or cognitive impairment.

Working Conditions

- Willingness to work in rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, as required.
- Ability to support residents with mobility and daily-care needs, following safe patient-handling practices.
- Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries, resident confidentiality, and a safe care environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Staff Nurse's performance will be evaluated based on:

- Accuracy and timeliness of medication administration.
- Completeness and accuracy of nursing documentation.
- Compliance with infection-control and patient-safety protocols.
- Timely identification and escalation of changes in residents' health.
- Quality of resident care and feedback from residents and families.
- Adherence to shift handovers, care plans, and facility procedures.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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