Job Description

Direct and Supervises administrative and clinical activities of the ward / Floor. Responsible for daily and vacation scheduling of ward / unit staff in absence of head nurse. Completes patient care requirements by scheduling nurses' shifts; assigning nurses to patients and ensuring nursing operational standards are met. Ensure the Nurse: Patient ratio is maintained based on the scope of unit / floor by considering patient condition and competency of the allocated staff. Maintain quality assurance of nursing documentation and Patient records To ensure Mentor / mentor body system is following while allocating patient by the team leader Make sure the inter departmental transfer of patient is happening in a safe manner. Make sure all vulnerable patients are identified and the proper assessment / reassessment is done at periodic intervals. Verify all patient required indents / refunds both drugs / medical consumables & all service entries are done in a safe and secure manner. Storage of medications to be cross checked for manufactures' recommendations Ensure all incident reports of near misses, medication errors & adverse events are routed to Quality department through proper channel for analysing RCA & CAPA. Make sure the correct protocol as defined is following by the staff while on verbal order. Make sure correct medication rights are following by the staff during medicine administration. Ensure all nursing personnel's are adheres to standard precautions and hand hygiene guidelines while handling indicated patients. Supervise all nursing personnel's are adheres to safe linen management practices Supervise all nursing personnel's are adheres to cleaning, disinfection and sterilization practices. Supervise all nursing personnel's are adheres to handling, storage and disposal of bio medical waste Supervise for Isolation (barrier and reverse barrier nursing) practices while on nursing care supervise for the implementation processes for sorting, labelling, handling, storage, transporting and disposal of hazardous materials by the nursing personnel Ensure all nursing personnel's are aware of Nursing Quality Indicators and the data is forwarded to quality department for analysing study. Ensures the implementation and evaluation of patient care standards. Coordinates patient placement for optimal utilization of beds and equipment based on patient care needs. Ensures patient / nurse allocation is carried out based on nursing competency and patient care needs. Coordinates for Departmental orientation, mentorship and cross training program for ward staff. Ensures staff competency checklists are maintained and updated as required. Directly communication with designated medical staff regarding ongoing patient management. Ensures patient clinical management is carried out as per doctor's order and based on patient care needs. Ensures preventive maintenance program adhered to for all equipment and reports and records deficiencies in equipment function to appropriate department. Supervises and evaluates staff performance as required by nursing administration. Communicates with and supports patient and relatives as per individual needs. Any other assigned responsibilities on a need basis as identified by the Nursing Director. Participate in direct patient care working as a team member and promote the highest standards of evidence based practice. Directly support staff as appropriate in the provision of care of the patient, providing supervision as necessary. Assist with identifying and reporting accidents and incidents and take necessary action. Assign and coordinate patient care and related duties. Collaborates with Nursing Director to obtain necessary human and material resources. Recognize others needs for assistance and intervene as necessary. Make decisions and convey appropriately to team members. Demonstrates effective communication by defining rationale for assignments, reporting problems or concerns to the DNS / Nursing Superintendent and liaising with other departments. Coordinates patient admission/discharge/transfer arrangements. Arrange for continuing outpatient services and arrange for home care referral as needed. Maintain awareness of patient condition and staff workloads. Complete and exchange of information between the oncoming and off going nursing staff by communicating patient care needs and unusual events. Ensure patient/staff confidentiality. Maintain patient records accurately and promptly in accordance with policies and procedures. Assist in maintaining safe custody of drugs in accordance with hospital policy and procedure. Act as facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff. Facilitate the orientation programme for new members of staff. Coordinates with Education Department orientation, mentorship and cross training program for the department staff. Work as preceptor/mentor in the support and development of junior staff and new joinees. Communicates with and supports patient and relatives as per individual needs. Assist in monitoring staff performance and participates in staff review with Nurse Supervisor. Collaborates with DNS / Nursing Superintendent to obtain necessary human and material resources. Participate in direct patient care working as a team member and promote the highest standards of evidence based practice. Assist in monitoring reporting staff sick leave absenteeism. Keep up to date with relevant clinical and professional developments in nursing. Be aware of the role of the nurse in handling complaints, according to Continuous Quality Improvement (QI) policy and procedure. Participate in program of clinical supervision. Appropriately manages variances behaviourally environment occurrences or refers to the appropriate person.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?21,000.00 - ?25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person