Nursing Unit Manager

Asian Heart Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Heart Institute in Mumbai invites an experienced Nursing Unit Manager to lead nursing operations within the designated unit and ensure excellence in patient care.

You will oversee care delivery, support physicians, mentor staff, and drive quality, safety, and compliance initiatives.

The role requires strong clinical expertise, proven leadership, and a patient-centered approach to meet current and future medical needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing and valid nursing license to practice in the state.
• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in hospital or clinical settings.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in nursing or healthcare settings.
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead teams with a patient-centric approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality patient care by maintaining nursing standards and coordinating services.
• Lead and mentor nursing staff, promote teamwork, guide clinical practices, and support professional development.
• Manage staffing and duty rosters, participate in conferences and training, review nursing work for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and internal guidelines; participate in audits and planning.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing experience

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Nursing Unit Manager to lead and manage nursing operations within the assigned unit. The Nursing Unit Manager will be responsible for overseeing patient care delivery, supporting physicians, guiding nursing staff, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient safety.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to manage teams while ensuring compassionate, high-quality patient care. This role plays a key part in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care plans, as well as addressing the current and future medical needs of patients

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Clinical Oversight – Ensure high-quality patient care by maintaining nursing standards, overseeing care delivery, reviewing patient care plans, coordinating services, and communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Team Leadership & Staff Management – Lead and mentor nursing staff, promote teamwork, guide clinical practices, support professional development, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and protocols.
• Administrative & Quality Management - Manage staffing and duty roasters, take part in conferences and training programs, and regularly review nursing work to find ways to improve patient care and daily operations.
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement - Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accredition requirements, and internal guidelines. Participate in audits, evaluations, and planning for future nursing and patient care needs within the unit.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing with a valid nursing license to practice in the state
• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a hospital or clinical setting
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in nursing or healthcare settings
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead teams while maintaining a patient-centric approach to care

About Asian Heart Institute

Asian Heart Institute is India's #1 cardiac hospital dedicated to incorporating the latest technological advances and ethical practices to provide quality heart care at reasonable costs. As a JCI, NABH, and ISO-accredited hospital with a staggering success rate of 99.83% in bypass surgeries and an overall 99.4% in cardiac surgeries, we are considered among the best globally.
Our foundation rests firmly on four core pillars: Ethics, Experience, Excellence, and Expertise. At the heart of our approach is a steadfast commitment to integrity and ethical practices, ensuring that every patient is treated with the highest level of respect and care. We take pride in our team of renowned experts, each contributing years of specialized experience and skill, which is pivotal in driving our pursuit of excellence. Our focus on expertise is not just about having the best professionals on board, but also about fostering continuous learning and staying ahead in our field.