Educational Requirements

• Diploma / B.Sc in Nursing

 Experience Requirements

• 5-7 years experience in General Ward with supervisory or management experience and has successfully completed course in CPR & in emergency management certification and passed the interview and exam requirements.
• Has 2 years experience as Acting In charge.

 Job Responsibilities

• Managerial
• Participates in the development and implementation of unit goals, objectives, protocols, standards, policies and procedures that are consistent with those of the Nursing Service and the hospital.
• Monitors and directs administrative and clinical activities in the assigned ward or unit to ensure the highest possible level of patient care.
• Directly supervises and evaluates performance of all nursing staff assigned to the ward or clinical area, providing counseling and disciplinary action as needed.
• Acts as a clinical resource person for direct patient care.
• Participates in patient placement decisions for optimal utilization of beds based on priority patient needs.
• Complies with infection control, safety and quality assurance programs in the unit.
• Personnel
• Defines master staffing plan for assigned ward or unit.
• Schedules and assigns duties and tasks to nursing staff working in the unit. Responsible for duties ROTA.
• Completes personnel documents for assigned staff as required; e.g. payroll forms, vacation requests, performance appraisals.
• Professional
• Encourages an economical approach to the utilization of equipment and supplies while maintaining an appropriate ward stock to meet patient care needs.
• Cooperates with educators to develop, implement and evaluate a unit-specific orientation program and other learning experiences for self, colleagues and assigned staff.
• Ensures participation of ward/unit staff in educational programs to facilitate quality patient care and promote professional growth for self and assigned staff.
• Participates in the planning and provision of learning experiences for nursing students who may be assigned to the nursing units.
• Ensures that established channels of communication are followed within the Nursing Services Department and the hospital.
• Ensures effective communication within the unit including endorsements/reports, documentation in the medical record, collaboration and interaction with other departments, regular staff meetings.
• Participates in meetings, committees and special projects as requested by Nursing Administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required
• Participates in quality assurance programs.

Technical Competencies

• Skills in organizing, directing and supervising of nursing personnel on respective work area.
• Basic Computer Skill.
• Guiding, teaching and inspiring the nurses on respective work area.
• Good technical Knowledge and skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Coaching Skill.
• Planning / Organizing.
• Participative.
• Feed back & Follow up Skills.

 Other Benefits

• As per company policy. (PF, Gratuity, Festival bonus, Accommodation, Dinning & Medical)

 Council Registration Requirements

• The Charge Nurse must be licensed as a Registered Nurse.