Labour Room & Ward Incharge

Kauvery Hospital; Salem; On-site; INR 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauvery Hospital in Salem, Tamil Nadu invites an experienced Labour Room & Ward Incharge to oversee the labour-room and post-natal ward, ensuring safe, patient-centered care in line with obstetric guidelines.

The role leads nurses, midwives, and support staff, coordinates with obstetrics, neonatology, and anesthesia teams, and manages admissions, transfers, and equipment readiness to handle deliveries and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSc) or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience in obstetrics & gynecology settings.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or in-charge role within a labour-room or maternity ward.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the labour-room and ward staff, including nurses, midwives, and support personnel.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, infection-control protocols, and national obstetric guidelines.
• Manage patient flow, admission, discharge, and transfer processes to optimize bed utilization.
• Coordinate with obstetrics, neonatology, and anesthesia teams for seamless care during deliveries and emergencies.
• Oversee medication administration, blood product handling, and emergency equipment readiness.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, audit trails, and incident reports.
• Conduct regular staff training, competency assessments, and performance feedback.
• Prepare duty rosters, manage leave schedules, and handle staffing contingencies.
• Monitor and calibrate labour-room equipment, ensuring preventive maintenance and prompt repairs.

Skills

Staff Management

labor and delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSc) or equivalent

Job description

#### Labour Room & Ward Incharge###### Job Code: SKMCL-12834 | Kauvery HospitalSalem, Tamil Nadu, India1 positionExpires on 30/11/2026Required Experience5 - 8 YearsSkillsStaff Management,labor and delivery n...Job Description**Position Overview** The Labour Room & Ward Incharge oversees the safe, efficient operation of the labour‐room and post‐natal ward, ensuring high‐quality patient care and compliance with clinical standards.**Key Responsibilities*** Supervise daily activities of the labour‐room and ward staff, including nurses, midwives, and support personnel.* Ensure adherence to hospital policies, infection‐control protocols, and national obstetric guidelines.* Manage patient flow, admission, discharge, and transfer processes to optimize bed utilization.* Coordinate with obstetrics, neonatology, and anesthesia teams for seamless care during deliveries and emergencies.* Oversee medication administration, blood product handling, and emergency equipment readiness.* Maintain accurate clinical documentation, audit trails, and incident reports.* Conduct regular staff training, competency assessments, and performance feedback.* Prepare duty rosters, manage leave schedules, and handle staffing contingencies.* Monitor and calibrate labour‐room equipment, ensuring preventive maintenance and prompt repairs.**Required Qualifications & Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSc) or equivalent.* 5–8 years of experience in obstetrics & gynecology settings.* Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or in‐charge role within a labour‐room or maternity ward.###### About Company---Founded in 1999 in Trichy by a group of first-generation doctors, Kauvery was built on a simple belief, do what is right for the patient, always. That principle still guides how we work every day, with ethical, transparent care, honest conversations, and a commitment to help patients and families feel informed and supported, never alone. We believe high-quality healthcare should be accessible without compromise, balancing advanced medical expertise with compassion and cost-effective care. As we’ve grown, we’ve stayed rooted in purpose, focusing not only on treating illness, but also on wellness, prevention, and healing in the fullest sense. Across our hospitals, we work to create spaces that feel warm, modern, and welcoming, where people feel safe, respected, and genuinely cared for. If you’re looking for a workplace where clinical excellence and human kindness go hand in hand, you’ll feel at home at Kauvery.