Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and responsible Nursing In-Charge to oversee the day-to-day functioning of the nursing department, ensure high standards of patient care, supervise nursing staff, and maintain compliance with hospital policies and clinical protocols.

The Nursing In-Charge will act as the key link between the nursing team, doctors, hospital administration, and other clinical departments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Nursing Operations

- Supervise the day-to-day functioning of the nursing department.
- Ensure adequate nursing coverage across wards, ICU, OT, emergency, OPD, and other clinical areas as applicable.
- Prepare and manage duty rosters and shift allocations.
- Ensure proper handover and takeover between nursing shifts.
- Monitor nursing manpower requirements and coordinate staff deployment.
- Ensure nursing staff follow hospital policies, SOPs, and clinical protocols.

1. Patient Care & Clinical Supervision

- Ensure safe, compassionate, and quality nursing care for all patients.
- Monitor nursing procedures and patient-care practices.
- Ensure proper documentation of vital signs, medication administration, nursing notes, treatment records, and patient observations.
- Monitor medication administration and compliance with prescribed treatment.
- Ensure timely escalation of changes in patient condition to the concerned doctor.
- Supervise infection-control practices, hand hygiene, PPE usage, and biomedical waste segregation.
- Ensure proper implementation of patient safety protocols.

1. Staff Management

- Supervise, guide, and mentor nursing staff.
- Conduct regular briefings and nursing staff meetings.
- Monitor attendance, punctuality, discipline, and professional conduct.
- Identify training and competency requirements of nursing personnel.
- Support induction and orientation of newly recruited nurses.




- Evaluate nursing staff performance and provide feedback to management.
- Address nursing staff concerns and escalate disciplinary or operational issues when required.

1. Coordination with Doctors & Hospital Administration

- Coordinate closely with consultants, duty doctors, medical officers, and hospital administration.
- Ensure doctors' instructions are communicated and implemented appropriately by nursing staff.
- Coordinate with pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, housekeeping, biomedical, and other support departments.
- Escalate clinical, staffing, equipment, or operational issues to the appropriate authority.
- Participate in clinical and administrative meetings as required.

1. Documentation & Records

- Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of nursing records.
- Monitor patient admission, transfer, discharge, and handover procedures.
- Ensure proper maintenance of nursing registers and checklists.
- Review incident reports, medication errors, patient complaints, and other nursing-related documentation.
- Maintain records related to staff training, competency assessments, and departmental activities.

1. Infection Control & Quality

- Ensure compliance with hospital infection-control policies.
- Coordinate with the Infection Control Team for implementation of infection-prevention measures.
- Monitor nursing compliance with clinical SOPs and checklists.
- Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and hospital audits.
- Ensure compliance with applicable hospital accreditation and regulatory standards.

1. Equipment & Inventory





- Monitor availability and proper functioning of essential nursing equipment.
- Ensure appropriate handling and maintenance of medical equipment used by nursing staff.
- Monitor nursing consumables, emergency supplies, PPE, and other departmental inventory.
- Coordinate with stores/pharmacy/biomedical departments for replenishment and maintenance.

1. Emergency & Critical Situations

- Ensure nursing staff are prepared to respond effectively to emergencies.
- Monitor availability and readiness of emergency equipment and crash carts.
- Ensure emergency medications and essential supplies are available as per hospital policy.
- Coordinate nursing response during medical emergencies, code situations, and mass-casualty situations where applicable.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong clinical and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to handle emergencies
- Attention to detail and critical thinking
- Compassion, empathy, and patience
- Teamwork and collaboration

Qualifications & Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree (BSc Nursing/ GNM)
- Valid nursing license/registration with the relevant nursing council
- Proven experience in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare procedure

Experience

- Minimum 2–5 years of relevant nursing experience.
- Prior experience in a Nursing In-Charge / Ward In-Charge / Nursing Supervisor role preferred.
- Hospital experience in managing nursing teams and coordinating multiple clinical departments will be an advantage.

Working Conditions

- Three shift duties
- Work in hospitals and healthcare settings
- Weekend off
- Paid sick leave
- Accommodation and food available
- Yearly hike in salary

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Advantages

- Paid sick time

Work Location: In person

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