AI Overview A Deputy Nursing Superintendent (DNS) is a senior administrative role assisting the Nursing Superintendent in managing hospital nursing services. Key duties include supervising nursing care across units, ensuring compliance with protocols, managing staff rostering/discipline, procuring supplies, and overseeing patient safety and care standards. Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Administration & Supervision: Assisting the Nursing Superintendent in daily operations, acting as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, and supervising evening/night services.
- Patient Care Management: Ensuring high-quality care, conducting regular ward rounds, investigating complaints, and enforcing safety standards.
- Personnel Management: Handling nursing duty rosters, staff attendance, discipline, and assisting with recruitment, counseling, and training.
- Resource & Material Management: Overseeing the procurement, maintenance, and condemnation of hospital equipment, linen, and supplies.
- Policy Implementation: Interpreting and implementing hospital policies, procedures, and infection control protocols.
- Reporting: Maintaining nursing records, reports, and handling confidential staff reports.
Common Requirements:
- Education: Typically M.Sc. Nursing or B.Sc. Nursing.
- Experience: Several years of experience in nursing administration (e.g., as Assistant Nursing Superintendent).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹20,830.73 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
