Nurse cum compounder

Position Titte: Nurse-cum-Compounder

Reporting To: Factory Medical Officer / Occupational Health Centre In-Charge

Location: Occupational Health Centre (OHC) in Factory

Required Qualifications & SkiLfs

• Qualifications: Certificate / Diploma in Nursing(GNM /ANN) or similar.

• Experience: Previous experience in a medical or health-care setting is preferred.

• Skills: Good interpersonal communication, record-keeping, basic pharmacology knowledge, emergency response capability.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. First-Aid & Emergency Care

o Provide First-aid support to injured or îll workers during the working period.

o Assist in medical emergencies under the supervision of the Factory Medical Officer.

o Mâi0tain first-aid supplies and ensure the first-aid box is always ready as per statutory requirements.

2. Dispensing & Compounding

o Prepare and dispense medicines (tablets, syrups, injections) as prescribed by the Factory Medical Officer.

o Maintain accurate records of medications stocked and dispensed.

o Ensure safe storage of medicines in proper conditions (temperature, security, etc.).

3. Patient Monitoring & Nursing Care

o Monitor workers ’vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure) during medical checkups or emergencies.

o Provide basic nursing care (wound dressing, injections, intravenous fluids, etc.).

a Assist the Factory I 1edical Officer during periodic medical examinations,

health surveys, and fitness assessments.

1. Health Records & Documentation

o Maintain and update health registers, patient treatment records, and medication logs.

o Help in recording medical data required for statutory health registers as per the Factories Rules.

a Prepare reports as required by the Factory Medical Officer.

2. Support to Occupational Health Centre (OHC)

o Keep the OHC clean, hygienic, and stocked with medical supplies and

equipment.

o Ensure that the OHC is operational during working hours, as required.

a Coordinate with other health centre stafi (nurse, FMOs, ward boys) to ensure smooth functioning of the health centre.

3. Safety & Hygiene Advice

o Assist in health-awareness activities, sUCh as occupational hygiene sessions.

o Help in monitoring the workplace for health hazards (such as minor cuts, chemica[exposure)and report to the Factory Medical Officer.

4. Compliance & Reporting

a Ensure that the hea[th centre operations comply with Tamil Nadu Factories Rules (Rule 62-O for OHC staffing).

o Report regularly to the Factory Medical Officer on the health centre status, first-aid cases, and stock ot medicines.

5. Training & Continuous Development

o Participate in training related to industrial health, first-aid, and safety

proeedures.

o Stay updated on best practices in occupational health nursing and compounding.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person