Nursing Superintendent

**Job description**

The **Nursing Superintendent** is responsible for the overall administration and management of nursing services in a healthcare facility. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care through efficient resource management, staff supervision, and adherence to clinical and ethical standards.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Administrative & Leadership Duties**:

- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the nursing department.
- Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Maintain adequate staffing levels by preparing duty rosters and managing staff rotations.
- Conduct regular staff meetings and training sessions to ensure team alignment and skill development.
- Coordinate with physicians, department heads, and hospital management to maintain smooth operations.

**Quality & Patient Care**:

- Monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care provided by the nursing staff.
- Ensure adherence to infection control protocols, patient safety guidelines, and hospital standards.
- Address patient complaints and grievances related to nursing services.

**Staff Supervision & Development**:

- Recruit, train, and evaluate nursing staff performance.
- Identify training needs and facilitate professional development programs.
- Ensure compliance with nursing licensing and credentialing requirements.

**Resource & Inventory Management**:

- Monitor use and availability of medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals.
- Maintain nursing records, patient charts, and departmental reports.

**Compliance & Auditing**:

- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional policies.
- Support internal and external audits and implement corrective measures as needed.

**Experience**:

- Minimum 810 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 35 years in a supervisory or administrative role.

**Skills**:

- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in hospital management systems and electronic medical records.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies effectively.

**Preferred Attributes**:

- Certification in Healthcare Administration or Hospital Management.
- Experience in NABH/JCI-accredited hospitals.

**Skills/Qualifications**:

- M.Sc Nursing / B.Sc Nursing / P.C.B.Sc Nursing / GNM.:

- Registration with the relevant nursing council.
- Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and latest techniques
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing general professional nursing practices.
- Skill in leadership, supervisory practices and principles and maintaining effective working
- relationships through team work.
- Skill in both verbal and written communication.
- Computer skills are mandatory.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: ₹16,310.50 - ₹40,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person