Deputy Nursing Superintendent/Nursing

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Management of Nursing Care and Practice
• Is responsible and accountable for the delivery of care provided in accordance with organization / department philosophy.
• Demonstrates skill in implementing comprehensive and thorough assessment of patient’s specific need.
• Able to implement delivery of care based on research and /or current best practice. 
• Ensures the skill of individual staff is matched to the individual needs of patients.
• Is responsible for the implementation of policies which enable most effective use of nursing resources.
• Ensures that all practices are within the guideline set by the department and are in accordance with organization policy.
• Ensures the implementation of all ISO/NABH standards.
• Ensures accuracy and completion of nursing documentation within the time frame
• Management of Clinical Standard
• Is competent in monitoring patients rights and responsibilities being taken care by the staff assigned.
• Ensures that all staff is aware of the standards of professional behaviour expected in the unit.
• Is able to identify any factors, which might interfere with the maintenance of safe clinic standards on the unit. 
• Demonstrates skill in taking necessary corrective action for the error in collaboration with the supervisor and the Department Head.
• Participates in IDTR round, works closely with the medical team and involves them in all relevant day-to-day clinical decisions.
• Management of Financial & Material Resources 
• Demonstrates skill in assisting in identifying and dealing with potential areas/ events/ situation, which may have an impact on the financial expenditure of the ward.
• Ensures that all staff is aware of how they can contribute to the efficient management of financial and material resources.
• Manages effectively all administrative functions of the ward with respect to equipments, consumables and other material resources.
• Management of Human Resources 
• Responsible for the efficient use of staffing resources in the unit.
• Ensures that staffing levels are safe, appropriate and with the necessary skill mix on each shift.
• Ensures all training requirements are met by the staff as per department / organizational policy.
• Ensures that all junior staff is fully aware of their responsibilities and ensures adequate supervision at all times.
• Is responsible for participating in a fair and just appraisal.
• Implementation of all organization / department policies to Human Resources Management, including the sickness and absence policy.
• Able to delegate duties and responsibilities to staff as appropriate, in the day to day operation of the unit and to aid the development of individual staff.

Qualification & Experience

• 12 to 18 years of experience as DNS/ ANS in a Corporate Hospital
• Healthcare is preferable
• B.Sc Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc/ M.Sc