Staff Nurse

Position

Staff Nurse

Department

Nursing Department

Reporting To

Nursing Superintendent / Duty Doctor / Hospital Management

Job Summary

A Staff Nurse is responsible for providing quality patient care, maintaining patient records, assisting doctors during treatment and procedures, ensuring infection control, and supporting smooth hospital operations while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Monitor patient condition and vital signs regularly.

• Administer medicines, injections, IV fluids, and treatments as prescribed by doctors.

• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.

• Assist patients in daily activities and ensure comfort.

• Maintain proper documentation of patient care and treatment.

Clinical Duties

• Assist doctors during examinations, procedures, and emergencies.

• Prepare and maintain medical equipment and instruments.

• Handle emergency cases promptly and efficiently.

• Collect blood, urine, and other samples when required.

Infection Control & Safety

• Follow hospital infection control protocols.

• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in wards and nursing stations.

• Proper disposal of biomedical waste as per hospital policy.

• Maintain patient safety and prevent medication errors.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain nursing notes and patient records accurately.

• Update patient charts and medication records.

• Report patient condition changes immediately to doctors/seniors.

• Prepare handover reports during shift changes.

Coordination

• Coordinate with doctors, RMOs, pharmacy, pathology, housekeeping, and other departments.

• Guide patient attendants regarding treatment instructions and hospital policies.

Patient & Attendant Communication

• Communicate politely and professionally with patients and attendants.

• Provide health education and discharge instructions.

• Handle patient queries and complaints appropriately.

Required Qualifications

• GNM / B.Sc Nursing / ANM (as applicable)

• Valid Nursing Registration Certificate

• It is a Full Time Nurse / Compounder job for candidates with 6 months - 3 years of experience.