Deputy Nursing Superintendent (DNS)
Organization: Kalyanam Karoti
Location: Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Department: Nursing Administration
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 5–10 years preferred
Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing / GNM; M.Sc. Nursing preferred
Job Summary
Kalyanam Karoti is looking for an experienced and responsible Deputy Nursing Superintendent (DNS) to support the Nursing Administration Department and ensure efficient delivery of quality nursing care across the hospital.
The DNS will assist in supervising nursing staff, maintaining patient-care standards, preparing duty rosters, monitoring nursing activities, coordinating with doctors and hospital departments, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the overall functioning of nursing services.
- Assist the Nursing Superintendent in day-to-day nursing administration.
- Prepare and monitor nursing staff duty rosters and shift schedules.
- Ensure adequate nursing staff deployment in different departments and shifts.
- Monitor nursing care and ensure compliance with hospital standards.
- Conduct regular rounds of wards, OPD, OT, ICU and other clinical areas as applicable.
- Ensure proper documentation of nursing care, patient records and registers.
- Monitor medication administration and adherence to prescribed procedures.
- Ensure proper infection prevention and control practices.
- Monitor cleanliness, hygiene and safety within nursing areas.
- Coordinate with doctors, nursing staff, technicians and other hospital departments.
- Address nursing-related patient and attendant concerns professionally.
- Ensure proper handover and takeover between nursing shifts.
- Monitor attendance, punctuality, discipline and performance of nursing staff.
- Identify training needs and support staff training and development.
- Assist in orientation and induction of newly recruited nursing staff.
- Monitor availability and proper use of nursing supplies and equipment.
- Report shortages, breakdowns and other operational issues to management.
- Ensure emergency preparedness and appropriate nursing response.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
- Assist in maintaining hospital accreditation and regulatory documentation.
- Prepare nursing-related reports and submit them to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, SOPs and applicable nursing standards.
Required Skills
- Strong nursing administration and leadership skills.
- Excellent staff coordination and supervision abilities.
- Good knowledge of hospital nursing procedures.
- Knowledge of infection control and patient safety practices.
- Duty roster and manpower management.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to manage emergency and high-pressure situations.
- Good knowledge of MS Office and hospital information systems.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in:
- Nursing Administration
- Hospital Nursing Services
- Ward Management
- OT / ICU / Clinical Nursing
- Staff Scheduling and Duty Roster Management
- Infection Control
- Hospital Quality Management
- NABH-related documentation
will be preferred.
Educational Qualification
Essential: B.Sc. Nursing or GNM from a recognized institution.
Preferred: M.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with relevant hospital administration experience.
Registration: Valid registration with the applicable State Nursing Council is required.
Salary
Depending on qualification, experience and overall suitability.
Key Performance Areas (KPI)
- Quality of nursing care
- Nursing staff attendance and deployment
- Duty roster accuracy
- Patient safety and satisfaction
- Infection control compliance
- Nursing documentation accuracy
- Medication and clinical procedure compliance
- Staff discipline and performance
- Timely resolution of nursing-related issues
- Availability and utilization of nursing supplies
- Training and competency development of nursing staff
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should be experienced, disciplined, compassionate and capable of leading a nursing team effectively. The candidate should have strong administrative skills along with sound clinical knowledge and the ability to coordinate with doctors, patients, attendants and hospital management.
Interested candidates can apply through Indeed with their updated CV. Candidates with relevant experience in nursing administration and hospital management will be given preference.
Pay: ₹20,188.61 - ₹85,537.12 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
