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Position: Head Nurse
Location: Umayanalloor, Kollam (1.5 km from NH66)
Required Qualifications
- B.Sc Nursing / GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery)
- Candidates must have valid Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council Registration
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on clinical nursing experience
- Prior experience in a Hospital or established Clinic with daycare or in-patient services is strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of patient care, emergency handling, and ward/daycare management
- Prior exposure to team handling or supervisory responsibility is mandatory
Role Overview
The Head Nurse is responsible for end-to-end management of the clinical department, covering patient care, daycare operations, departmental discipline, and coordination with clinical and administrative teams across the 15-bed daycare facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Take end-to-end ownership of daily clinical department operations
- Oversee patient care and the 15-bed daycare facility — admissions, treatment, observation, and discharge
- Supervise clinical procedures, ensuring safety and correctness
- Manage inventory, billing entries, and patient payment plans
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, infection control, and regulatory standards
- Maintain accurate records and be accountable for all data entered into the Hospital Management Software
- Oversee cleanliness and housekeeping across the department
- Coordinate with OPD doctors, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Clinical teams
- Plan and implement new strategies and process improvements
- Prepare duty rosters and train trainees and junior staff
- Enforce uniform, grooming, and professional conduct standards
- Report operational issues and staff concerns to Management
Reporting Structure
- Reports directly to Branch Manager
- Directly supervises 4 nursing staff, in addition to trainees
Uniform & Professional Standards
- Medical scrubs are mandatory during duty hours
- High standards of hygiene, communication, and patient care are non-negotiable
About Us
We are a well-established OP Clinic operating for over 20 years, with:
- 4 full-time OP doctors
- ~25 employees across Clinical, Pharmacy, and Diagnostics
- A 15-bed daycare facility supporting OP services
Shift Timings
- Morning Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Evening Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Accommodation
- An additional accommodation allowance may be considered for suitable and high-performing candidates
Benefits
- ESI & EPF
- Paid sick leave
- Overtime allowance
- Annual bonus
- Performance Incentives
- Casual Leave & Earned Leave as per company policy
Other Terms
- 6-month probation period applies
- Preference will be given to candidates with leadership mindset, expertise in clinical nursing, departmental discipline, accountability, and long-term intent.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kollam, Kerala (Kollam): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Have you read the full Ad description? (Yes or No)
- Have you worked as a Head Nurse/Nurse In-Charge or as a department head before? (Yes or No)
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License/Certification:
- Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council Registration? (Required)
Work Location: In person
