Nursing Superintendent
Department:Nursing Services
Reporting To:Medical Director / Chief Executive Officer / Hospital Administrator
Location:Mind & Brain Hospital, Bengaluru
Employment Type:Full-Time
Working Hours
- 9 Hours per Day
- 6 Days per Week
- On-call availability for nursing and emergency services as per hospital requirements.
Qualification
- B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (Mandatory)
- M.Sc. Nursing (Preferred)
- Valid Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC) Registration.
Experience
- Minimum 8–10 years of clinical nursing experience.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Experience in psychiatric, multispecialty, or NABH-accredited hospitals is preferred.
Job Summary
The Nursing Superintendent is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, and evaluating all nursing services within the hospital. The role ensures high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, nursing staff management, infection control, and implementation of NABH standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesNursing Administration
- Plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate all nursing activities.
- Ensure adequate nursing manpower and duty roster management.
- Monitor nursing care quality and patient safety.
- Ensure smooth functioning of OPD, IPD, ICU, Emergency, and specialty units.
- Supervise Nursing Supervisors, Staff Nurses, and Nursing Assistants.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Ensure implementation of nursing protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor medication administration and patient care practices.
- Participate in patient rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.
- Ensure prompt response to medical emergencies and code situations.
Staffing & HR Responsibilities
- Recruit, orient, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff.
- Conduct induction and competency assessments for new nurses.
- Prepare monthly duty rosters and leave schedules.
- Monitor attendance, discipline, punctuality, and staff performance.
- Identify training needs and support staff development.
Quality & NABH Compliance
- Ensure compliance with NABH, KPME, and hospital quality standards.
- Participate in internal audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitor nursing documentation and patient records.
- Ensure incident reporting and corrective action implementation.
Infection Prevention & Control
- Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines.
- Monitor hand hygiene, biomedical waste segregation, and aseptic practices.
- Coordinate infection control surveillance and staff education.
Patient Safety & Risk Management
- Promote safe medication practices.
- Investigate patient incidents and nursing-related complaints.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Ensure emergency preparedness within nursing services.
Training & Education
- Conduct regular nursing education programs, CMEs, and skill-based workshops.
- Train staff on emergency response, BLS, ACLS (where applicable), aggression management, and psychiatric nursing care.
- Guide student nurses and nursing interns.
Documentation
- Maintain nursing records, staffing reports, incident reports, audit reports, and performance evaluations.
- Ensure timely submission of departmental reports to management.
Coordination
- Collaborate with doctors, psychologists, pharmacists, rehabilitation teams, HR, quality, and administration.
- Participate in hospital committees and quality meetings.
Skills Required
- Strong leadership and team management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of psychiatric nursing and emergency care.
- NABH standards and quality management knowledge.
- Staff training and mentoring abilities.
- Decision-making and conflict resolution.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Computer proficiency (MS Office and Hospital Information Systems).
Key Competencies
- Leadership
- Clinical supervision
- Patient safety
- Quality management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Ethical practice
- Crisis management
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
