Senior Staff Nurse

A Senior Staff Nurse provides expert patient care, leads and mentors junior staff, oversees daily ward operations, ensures high standards, coordinates with doctors, and manages complex cases, acting as a vital link between ward management and the nursing team for effective, safe, and positive patient outcomes, often deputizing for the Ward Manager. Key Responsibilities:Clinical Leadership & Patient Care

• Direct Patient Care: Deliver expert care, especially for complex, critically ill, or post-operative patients, assessing needs and planning care.
• Supervision: Guide and oversee less experienced nurses, students, and auxiliary staff.
• Clinical Judgment: Make informed decisions, manage caseloads, and escalate concerns to physicians.
• Emergency Response: Lead management of medical emergencies within the unit.

Team Management & Development

• Mentorship: Act as a preceptor, mentor, and teacher to develop staff skills and competencies.
• Team Coordination: Assign tasks, manage workloads, and ensure smooth team functioning.
• Staff Morale: Foster positive working relationships and support team development.

Operational & Administrative Duties

• Ward Management: Assist the Ward Manager in daily operations, ensuring safety, discipline, and standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, legible patient records.
• Coordination: Liaise with other departments (pharmacy, labs, other wards) for comprehensive patient care.
• Policy Implementation: Help implement new procedures and ensure compliance with hospital policies and CQC standards.

Professional Development

• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on nursing practices and contribute to research.
• Research & Audit: Participate in or lead audit, evaluation, and research projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• staff nurse: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• hind (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person