Educational Requirements

• Diploma / B.Sc in Nursing.

 Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 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

• Aware of and understand the nursing policies and procedures of the hospital and ensure that they are adhered to.
• Ensure that nursing care plans are written and up to date. Always taking the patients individual needs into account.
• Ensure that the nursing section of the patient`s progress notes are maintained and that each entry reflects accurately on the patient’s physical/mental state and response to treatments.
• Maintain ward records.
• Ensure proper use of all hospital equipment. Maintaining economical use and reporting all equipment malfunctions.
• Check all equipment for normal function on daily basis.
• Ensure continuity of care by communicating and reporting all patient care plans and activities to appropriate personnel.
• Reports to the head nurse or charge nurse.
• Identifies patient`s needs. Plans and implements care accordingly.
• Evaluates goals and objectives of care plans.
• Attends and participates in all meetings as required.
• Develops interpersonal and communication skills with patients.
• Ensures comfort and safety of patients at all times.
• Ensures custody of patients’ belongings according to hospital policy.
• Ensures protection of patients’ confidentiality and security of patients’ files at all times.
• Maintains maximum observation and accurate written reports on all patients under special observation.
• Ensures patients safety and care during transfer to other hospital/departments.
• Attends ward meetings as directed by head nurses.
• Welcomes new patients to the ward and provides information of ward schedules and activities.
• Encourages function of health and precaution of illness at all times.
• Act always in such a way as to promote and safeguard the well being and interest of patients.
• Ensure that no action or omission is detrimental to the condition and safety of patients.
• Attend in-service educational programs as assigned.
• Partakes in the nurse-training program as and when required.
• Promote own professional growth by keeping informed and adhering to the regulations of health care.
• Acknowledge limitations of competence and refuse in such cases to accept delegated functions without first having received instruction.
• 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 Staff Nurse must be licensed as a Registered Nurse.