Assistant / Deputy Nursing Superintendent

Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH); Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) in Coimbatore invites an experienced Nursing Administration leader to join our multi-speciality hospital. You will drive planning, coordination and supervision of nursing services to uphold high standards of patient care and safety.

The role requires 10+ years in nursing administration, B.Sc./M.Sc. Nursing with valid state registration, and a maximum age of 55. You will mentor Nursing Managers and ensure regulatory compliance across departments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Nursing Administration in a hospital
• B.Sc. Nursing or M.Sc. Nursing with valid state registration
• Maximum age 55 years

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, supervising and monitoring nursing services across the hospital
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and patient-safety practices
• Coordinate nursing activities between wards, ICUs, OTs, emergency services and other patient-care departments
• Monitor the quality and safety of nursing care provided to patients
• Support recruitment, deployment, orientation and induction of nursing personnel
• Identify training needs and coordinate regular in-service education programmes
• Monitor infection prevention and control practices and risk-reduction measures
• Maintain nursing-related reports and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with doctors, clinical departments, quality, HR, pharmacy and other support services
• Address patient and attendant relations and ensure high standards of patient experience
• Monitor equipment availability and proper utilization and ensure timely maintenance
• Support emergency drills and disaster preparedness

Skills

Nursing Administration

Staff Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Infection Control

Education

B.Sc. Nursing

M.Sc. Nursing

Job description

Experience

10+ Years of experience in Nursing Administration, preferably with experience in a multi-speciality / tertiary-care hospital.

Qualification

B.Sc. Nursing / M.Sc. Nursing
Valid registration with the respective State Nursing Council is mandatory.

Maximum Age limit : 55 years.

Job Purpose

To support the Nursing Superintendent in planning, coordinating, supervising and monitoring nursing services across the hospital, ensuring high standards of patient care, nursing practice, patient safety, infection prevention and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Nursing Administration

• Assist the Nursing Superintendent in the overall administration and functioning of nursing services.
• Ensure effective implementation of nursing policies, procedures, protocols and standards across all clinical areas.
• Coordinate nursing activities between wards, ICUs, OTs, emergency services and other patient-care departments.

Patient Care & Quality Standards

• Monitor the quality and safety of nursing care provided to patients.
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, nursing standards and patient-safety practices.
• Conduct regular rounds and identify gaps in nursing care, documentation and patient services.
• Take corrective and preventive actions wherever required.

Manpower Planning & Deployment

• Assist in preparing nursing duty rosters and ensure adequate staffing based on patient census and acuity.
• Monitor attendance, leave, shift allocation and manpower utilization.
• Support recruitment, deployment, orientation and induction of nursing personnel.
• Identify manpower requirements and communicate staffing gaps to management.

Supervision & Performance Management

• Supervise Nursing Managers, Nursing Supervisors and staff nurses.
• Monitor individual and departmental performance and provide guidance for improvement.
• Participate in performance appraisal and competency assessment of nursing personnel.
• Address nursing staff-related concerns and maintain discipline and professional conduct.

Training & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate regular in-service education programmes.
• Facilitate orientation and competency-based training for newly joined nursing staff.
• Promote continuous professional development and adherence to evidence-based nursing practices.
• Conduct training on patient safety, infection control, emergency response and other relevant clinical practices.

Infection Prevention & Patient Safety

• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control practices.
• Monitor hand hygiene, PPE usage, biomedical waste management and other infection-control measures.
• Support implementation of patient-safety initiatives and risk-reduction programmes.
• Participate in investigations of clinical incidents, medication errors, falls and other adverse events.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely nursing documentation and maintenance of patient records.
• Monitor compliance with statutory, regulatory and hospital accreditation requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of identified gaps.
• Maintain nursing-related reports, records, statistics and performance indicators.

Coordination with Clinical Departments

• Coordinate effectively with doctors, clinical departments, quality, infection control, HR, pharmacy, laboratory and other support services.
• Facilitate smooth communication between nursing teams and hospital management.
• Address operational issues affecting patient care and elevate critical matters appropriately.

Patient & Attendant Relations

• Ensure professional, compassionate and patient-centred nursing services.
• Monitor and address patient/attendant complaints related to nursing care.
• Promote effective communication and maintain high standards of patient experience.

Operational & Resource Management

• Monitor the availability and appropriate utilization of nursing equipment, consumables and other resources.
• Ensure proper maintenance and functioning of nursing equipment.
• Coordinate with relevant departments for timely replenishment, maintenance and replacement of equipment.

Emergency & Critical Situations

• Support nursing teams during medical emergencies, mass casualty situations and other critical events.
• Ensure nursing preparedness for emergency response and disaster management.
Participate in hospital emergency drills and preparedness programmes.