Staff Nurse / Senior Staff Nurse – OPD

Staff Nurses

Key Responsibilities

• Department Operations & Patient Care:

• Manage the daily routine of the OPD and ER, ensuring all equipment and materials are readily available.
• Ensure a

  professional handover and takeover

  of shifts.
• Collaborate with Guest Relations to plan

  resource deployment

  based on appointment schedules, and escalate needs during busy periods.
• Understand and plan for patient and consultant requirements, ensuring

  efficient staffing

  .
• Assign duties to nursing staff, balancing experience and skill levels per shift.
• Obtain accurate

  medical history

  of patients and communicate it to the consulting physician.
• Assist gynecologists, obstetricians, and pediatricians in procedures.
• Ensure all investigations advised by the doctor are carried out and reports are available promptly.

• Emergency & Safety Management:

• Handle

  emergencies competently and calmly

  , providing timely guidance and making crucial decisions.
• Immediately inform the Nursing Superintendent (

  NS

  ) of any incidents.
• Implement and practice

  medication safety

  and patient safety protocols.
• Uphold

  patient rights

  and maintain strict

  confidentiality

  of all patient information.

• Compliance & Coordination:

• Implement

  infection control practices

  and adhere to

  NABH & Nursing Excellence standards

  .
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and registers as per organizational standards.
• Ensure all documentation is complete and correct, and track

  Nursing Quality Indicators

  .
• Manage

  inventory and cost control

  to prevent wastage of resources.
• Coordinate with the billing team for investigations and billing activities.
• Work closely with the clinical services team to ensure efficient and coordinated care.

Educational Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• A valid State Registration Nursing Council Certificate is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Clinical Proficiency:

  Strong clinical skills with a comprehensive understanding of outpatient and emergency care.

• Organizational Skills:

  Excellent ability to manage departmental routines, staffing, and resource allocation.

• Communication:

  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, doctors, and colleagues.

• Emergency Response:

  Proven ability to handle high-pressure situations and make sound decisions during emergencies.

• Attention to Detail:

  Meticulous in documentation, medication management, and protocol adherence.

• Leadership:

  Capability to lead and mentor junior staff, ensuring the team is competent and follows all protocols.