Job Description

A Senior Staff Nurse typically supervises other nurses, manages a ward or unit, and handles both direct patient care and administrative duties. They are responsible for ensuring patient safety, coordinating care, maintaining ward standards, and providing education and training to junior staff. Key Responsibilities:

Supervision and Management:

Overseeing the work of other nurses and support staff, assigning tasks, and ensuring efficient workflow within the assigned unit.

Patient Care:

Providing direct patient care, assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, and monitoring patient progress.

Quality Improvement:

Participating in quality improvement initiatives, implementing evidence-based practices, and contributing to patient safety measures.

Staff Training and Development:

Providing guidance and support to junior nurses, participating in training programs, and conducting performance evaluations.

Coordination and Communication:

Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care, communicating with patients and their families, and facilitating communication between different departments.

Administrative Duties:

Maintaining patient records, managing inventory of supplies and medications, and ensuring the overall smooth operation of the ward or unit.

Specialized Skills:

Depending on the setting, senior staff nurses may also be involved in specialized procedures, emergency response, and patient education related to their specific area of practice.
In essence, a Senior Staff Nurse acts as a first-level supervisor, a clinical expert, and a mentor, contributing to the overall quality of patient care and the professional development of the nursing team.

Qualification - GNM/B.Sc Nursing

Experience - 3-5 Yrs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?15,000.00 - ?25,000.00 per month

Education:

Diploma (Preferred)
Work Location: In person