Walk-in || Staff Nurse

Job Purpose

To provide safe, compassionate, and quality nursing care to patients in accordance with hospital policies, clinical protocols, and professional nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients as per their individual care plans.
• Monitor and record vital signs, patient condition, intake/output, and other clinical observations.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, injections, and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Assist doctors during examinations, procedures, and emergency interventions.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation and patient records.
• Ensure proper implementation of infection prevention and control practices.
• Monitor patients for changes in clinical condition and promptly report abnormalities to the concerned doctor/senior nurse.
• Maintain medication safety, including proper storage, administration, and documentation.
• Assist in admission, transfer, discharge, and handover procedures.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment, medication, hygiene, and post-discharge care.
• Ensure proper identification of patients and follow patient safety protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and readiness of the nursing unit and equipment.
• Participate in emergency response, resuscitation, and other critical care activities as required.
• Ensure proper handover of patient information during shift changes.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with hospital policies.
• Coordinate effectively with doctors, nursing staff, paramedical teams, and other departments.
• Participate in training, competency assessments, audits, quality initiatives, and continuous learning programs.

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / GNM from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration with the respective State Nursing Council.
• Relevant hospital/clinical experience preferred; freshers may be considered based on hospital requirements.

Required Skills

• Good clinical and patient-care skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good observation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to handle emergency and critical situations.
• Knowledge of infection control and patient safety practices.
• Basic computer and hospital information system skills.
• Compassionate, professional, and patient-focused approach.

Key Competencies

• Patient Care
• Clinical Knowledge
• Medication Safety
• Infection Control
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Time Management
• Emergency Response
• Documentation

Experience

15 years of relevant hospital experience, depending on the assigned department and level of responsibility.

Work Environment

Hospital-based role involving shift duties, including day/night shifts, weekends, and holidays as per the duty roster.