STAFF NURSE – JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Staff Nurse
Department: Nursing / Clinical Services
Reports To: Nursing Superintendent / Nursing In-charge / Ward In-charge
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: [Hospital Name, City]
Shift: Rotational – Morning / Evening / Night

Job Summary

The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing safe, compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to assigned patients. The nurse will monitor patient condition, administer medications and treatments as prescribed, assist doctors during procedures, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and follow hospital policies related to patient safety and infection control.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and provide proper shift handover for assigned patients.

• Assess patients and monitor vital signs, pain, intake/output and general condition.

• Administer medicines, injections, IV medications and other treatments as prescribed.

• Assist doctors during rounds, examinations, procedures and emergencies.

• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.

• Perform wound dressing, catheter care, oxygen therapy and other nursing procedures as required.

• Collect, label and send patient specimens for laboratory investigations.

• Maintain nursing notes, medication records, observation charts and other patient documentation.

• Identify changes or deterioration in a patient's condition and promptly inform the doctor/senior nurse.

• Provide personal hygiene, nutrition, comfort and psychological support to patients.

• Educate patients and attendants regarding treatment, medication, hygiene and discharge instructions.

• Follow infection prevention, biomedical waste management and patient safety protocols.

• Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of nursing equipment and supplies.

• Check and maintain ward stock, medicines, consumables and emergency equipment.

• Assist with patient admission, transfer and discharge procedures.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity at all times.

• Participate in hospital quality, training, audit and infection-control activities.

• Perform any other nursing duties assigned by the Nursing In-charge or hospital management.

Qualification

• GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution.

• Valid registration with the applicable State Nursing Council.

• BLS certification is preferred.

• Additional ICU/OT/Emergency certifications may be required for specialized departments.

Experience

• Fresher to 3 years of relevant hospital experience may be considered, depending on the department.

• ICU/OT/Emergency experience preferred for specialized postings.

Required Skills

• Good clinical and patient-care skills.

• Medication administration and basic nursing procedures.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition.

• Teamwork and coordination with doctors and other healthcare staff.

• Accurate documentation and handover skills.

• Ability to work effectively during emergencies and rotational shifts.

• Compassionate, professional and patient-focused approach.

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

• Quality and safety of patient care.

• Accuracy of medication administration.

• Completeness and accuracy of nursing documentation.

• Compliance with infection-control and hospital protocols.

• Timely response to patient needs and emergencies.

• Proper handover and communication.

• Patient satisfaction and professional conduct.

• Proper utilization and maintenance of hospital resources.