Job Summary
The Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients in accordance with hospital policies, medical protocols, and ethical standards. The nurse shall assess patient needs, implement nursing care plans, administer medications, monitor patient conditions, maintain documentation, and coordinate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to admitted patients.
- Assess, monitor, and document patients' clinical conditions.
- Administer medications as prescribed by the treating doctor.
- Monitor vital signs and promptly report abnormalities.
- Assist doctors during patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepare patients for investigations, surgeries, and procedures.
- Maintain accurate nursing records and documentation.
- Ensure patient safety and implement infection control protocols.
- Educate patients and relatives regarding treatment and discharge instructions.
- Coordinate with laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, and other departments.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Participate in shift handovers and clinical rounds.
- Ensure cleanliness and readiness of patient care areas.
- Handle medical equipment responsibly and report defects immediately.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and NABH standards implementation.
Ward Staff Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver routine nursing care to inpatients.
- Monitor intake-output chart, pain assessment, and patient progress.
- Administer IV fluids, injections, dressings, and wound care.
- Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
- Maintain medication administration records.
- Provide emotional support and patient counselling.
- Ensure timely documentation of nursing interventions.
ICU Staff Nurse Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor critically ill patients.
- Operate and monitor ICU equipment including:
- Cardiac Monitors
- Ventilators
- Syringe Pumps
- Infusion Pumps
- Defibrillators
- Recognize early signs of deterioration and initiate emergency response.
- Assist in central line insertion, intubation, and invasive procedures.
- Maintain strict aseptic techniques.
- Record hourly observations and fluid balance.
- Participate in Code Blue and emergency resuscitation.
- Maintain ICU infection prevention practices.
Emergency Department Staff Nurse Responsibilities
- Perform rapid patient assessment and triage.
- Provide immediate emergency nursing interventions.
- Assist doctors during trauma and emergency procedures.
- Prepare emergency medications and life-saving equipment.
- Perform CPR and Basic/Advanced Life Support as required.
- Stabilize patients before admission or referral.
- Maintain emergency crash cart readiness.
- Coordinate ambulance admissions and patient transfers.
- Handle medico-legal cases according to hospital policy.
Clinical Skills Required
- IV Cannulation
- Medication Administration
- ECG Recording
- Oxygen Therapy
- Catheterization Assistance
- Wound Dressing
- Suctioning
- Nebulization
- CPR/BLS (Mandatory)
- ACLS (Preferred for ICU & Emergency)
- Infection Control Practices
- Biomedical Waste Management
Qualification
- B.Sc. Nursing / GNM
- Valid Tamil Nadu Nursing Council Registration
Experience
- Freshers may apply for Ward.
- 1–2 years of experience preferred for Ward.
- Minimum 2 years ICU experience preferred for ICU.
- Minimum 2 years Emergency experience preferred for Emergency Department.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent patient care skills
- Clinical assessment and critical thinking
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and coordination
- Time management
- Emergency response capability
- Documentation accuracy
- Computer knowledge (Hospital Information Management System)
Working Hours
- Rotational Shifts
- Morning / Evening / Night Duty
- Weekly Off as per Hospital Policy
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Medication administration accuracy
- Documentation completeness
- Patient satisfaction
- Infection control compliance
- Response time during emergencies
- Attendance and punctuality
- Clinical competency assessment
- Compliance with NABH standards
Pay: ₹15,086.00 - ₹44,554.07 per month
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
