Staff Nurse

Job Title

Staff Nurse / Nursing Officer (GNM / B.Sc Nursing)

Position Overview

• Department: Inpatient Department (IPD) / ICU / OT / General Ward / Emergency
• Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Schedule: Rotational Shifts (Morning / Evening / Night)
• Location: In-person (Hospital Premises)
• Experience Required: 0 – 3 years (Freshers with complete clinical training/internship are welcome; experienced nurses will be offered senior ward/ICU allocations)

Role Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Staff Nurse to provide quality bedside nursing care and patient management. The candidate will work closely with duty doctors, consultants, and the front-office administrative team to ensure accurate medication administration, continuous vitals monitoring, strict infection control, and empathetic patient support.

Key Responsibilities1. Direct Patient Care & Bedside Management

• Monitor, record, and report vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, BP, and SpO2 at scheduled intervals or as clinically indicated.
• Administer oral, IV, IM, and subcutaneous medications and infusions strictly according to doctor orders and standard safety checks (Right patient, drug, dose, route, time).
• Perform core bedside nursing procedures, including IV cannulation, catheterization, Ryle’s tube feeding, wound dressings, and blood sample collection.
• Provide comprehensive hygiene and comfort care to bedridden patients (bed baths, position changes to prevent bedsores, mouth care).

2. Clinical Coordination & Shift Handoffs

• Assist treating doctors and consultants during clinical rounds, dressing procedures, and emergency bedside interventions.
• Conduct structured, meticulous shift handovers using bedside reporting formats (covering pending investigations, updated vitals, fluid intake/output balance, and special medication notes).
• Immediately escalate any sudden clinical deterioration or abnormal diagnostic values to the Duty Medical Officer (RMO) or Consultant.

3. Documentation & Infection Control

• Maintain up-to-date, legible nursing charts, intake/output registers, medication administration records (MAR), and nurse progress notes.
• Strictly follow hospital infection prevention protocols, including hand hygiene guidelines, biomedical waste segregation (BMW color-coded bins), and PPE usage.
• Coordinate with pharmacy and central sterile supply department (CSSD) for ward stock indenting, emergency medicine tray upkeep, and crash cart audits.

4. Patient & Family Support

• Educate patients and their attendants regarding basic hygiene, medication compliance, diet plans, and post-discharge precautions.
• Maintain a calm, empathetic, and professional demeanor to address patient anxieties during hospital stays.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Education: General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) from an INC/State Nursing Council recognized institution.
• Licensing / Registration: Active and valid State Nursing Council registration certificate (or provisional slip for recent graduates).
• Clinical Skills:
• Proficient in IV line insertion, medication dosage calculations, fluid drip regulation, and basic catheter care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) awareness and handling of crash cart equipment (defibrillator/monitor basics) is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Punctuality, attention to detail, calm handling of critical situations, and strong teamwork.
• Languages: Good Hindi communication; functional understanding of medical English for chart reading and documentation.

Key Benefits

• Fixed, on-time monthly salary aligned with qualifications and prior clinical exposure.
• Structured duty rosters with pre-scheduled weekly offs.
• Clean, safe, and professional clinical working environment.
• Overtime allowances and duty meal provisions during extended or night duties.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person