Department:

NURSING

Positions Reports to:

  NURSING SUPERINTENDENT

Main Objective of the Role

To prevent susceptible patients acquiring pathogenic (disease-causing) micro-organisms. To limit the spread of antimicrobial resistant infections.

Key Responsibilities

• Principles of Basic Nursing, Technical Nursing and Human Anatomy.
• Infection control practices. 
• Interpersonal skills 
• Listening ability 
• Manual Dexterity
• Team Building
• Perceptual Communication, Co-ordination and Co-operation
• Initiative
• Procedural Systems
• Patient Safety
• Drug Administration
• Moral Support And Physical Approach To Patients

• To conduct environmental study of Operation Theatres, Intensive Care Units, and other critical areas as per schedule.
• Daily completion of Proforma for infected patients in all the departments
• To compile hospital infection data as per the proforma daily.
• To periodically monitor the use of disinfectants.
• To regularly monitor Infection Control Practices.
• To investigate outbreaks.
• To carry out any other assignment as assigned by Infection Control Officer.
• To be aware of the NABH standards and implement the same.
• Any other work assigned by the Head of the Department.
• To be aware of NABH standards and implement the same.

Major Job Qualifications / Specific Skills

Required Education: 10+2 with Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery or Basic /Post Basic B.Sc.

Experience: 2  months – 5 years

Knowledge and Specific Skills:

Clinical Skills, Supervisory Skills, Ability  to execute plans, Responsible & Accountable for nursing care, people skills, decision making, problem solving skills, Task oriented, Aware of NABH standards

Required Critical Behavioral Competencies:

Good Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Team Management, Training & Development, Mentorship