Staff Nurse - In Patient Ward

Job Summary

Department: In Patient Ward

Openings: 25

Qualification: B.Sc Nursing / GNM. Valid State Nursing Council registration.

Experience: 1-5 years of relevant hospital experience preferred. Freshers can be considered based on hospital requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Good clinical and patient-care skills
• Knowledge of nursing procedures and medication administration
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and coordination abilities
• Ability to handle emergencies and work under pressure
• Good documentation and reporting skills
• Knowledge of infection-control and patient-safety practices
• Valid State Nursing Council registration

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients admitted to the ward.
• Monitor and record vital signs, patient condition, intake/output, and other clinical parameters.
• Administer medications, injections, IV fluids, and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Assist doctors during patient examinations and clinical procedures.
• Monitor patients for changes in their condition and promptly report abnormalities to the treating doctor.
• Maintain accurate nursing notes, patient records, medication charts, and other clinical documentation.
• Prepare patients for investigations, procedures, surgeries, and transfers as required.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide appropriate nursing support.
• Ensure proper care of IV lines, catheters, drains, wounds, and other medical devices.
• Perform wound dressing and other nursing procedures according to hospital protocols.
• Follow infection-control practices, hand hygiene, and patient-safety standards.
• Provide health education and instructions to patients and their attendants regarding medications, diet, treatment, and discharge care.
• Coordinate with doctors, nursing supervisors, pharmacy, diagnostics, housekeeping, and other departments.
• Participate in shift handovers and ensure proper communication of patient information.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and initiate basic life-support measures when required.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and proper organization of the patient care area.
• Follow hospital SOPs, nursing protocols, NABH standards, and quality guidelines.