Company Description S.
P. Fort Hospital is a 250-bed, ISO-certified multi-disciplinary super specialty hospital located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, South Kerala. Founded by Sri S. Pottivelu, the hospital offers a serene, spiritually inspired workplace designed to support healing and comfort. It provides advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities with a strong emphasis on teaching, research, and timely delivery of compassionate medical care. Under the leadership of Dr. S. P. Asokan, a hospital administration specialist trained at CMC Vellore, the hospital focuses on quality in healthcare delivery and excellence in clinical practice. With more than 50 renowned doctors, 350 employees, and departments led by highly experienced doctors and retired medical college professors, S.
P. Fort Hospital has become a trusted center for high-quality healthcare services. Role Description The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is a full-time, on-site leadership role based at S.
P. Fort Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. The CNO is responsible for overseeing all nursing services, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety, and clinical quality across departments. This role includes planning and implementing nursing policies, managing staffing and scheduling, and supporting evidence-based nursing practices. The CNO collaborates closely with physicians, hospital administration, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and support teaching and research initiatives.



Day-to-day responsibilities also involve mentoring nursing leaders, managing budgets related to nursing operations, monitoring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and promoting a culture of care, cure, and compassion. Qualifications
• Advanced nursing leadership and management skills, including experience overseeing large nursing teams and clinical operations.
• Strong clinical expertise in hospital-based nursing, with a focus on patient safety, quality of care, and evidence-based practice.
• Proficiency in policy development, strategic planning, and implementation of nursing standards and protocols.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for working with physicians, administrators, and multidisciplinary staff.
• Demonstrated ability in training, mentoring, and developing nursing staff and emerging leaders.
• Solid understanding of hospital accreditation, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Hospital Administration (or equivalent) preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Valid nursing registration and license applicable to practice in India.
• Significant prior experience in a senior nursing leadership role, ideally in a multi-specialty or teaching hospital setting.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with the hospital’s philosophy of care, cure, and compassion.

📌 Chief Nursing Officer (Thiruvananthapuram)
🏢 SP Fort Hospital
📍 Thiruvananthapuram