Staff Nurse

Indus Hospital; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Indus Hospital in Karachi is hiring for a Diploma/BScN-qualified nurse to provide direct patient care across shifts. The role emphasizes patient safety, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and adherence to SOPs and infection-control guidelines.

The incumbent will support doctors during rounds, assist with procedures, manage medications, and ensure accurate documentation and stock levels in a fast-paced ward environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in General Nursing with valid PNC.
• BScN preferred.
• Direct patient care experience within a ward setting.
• Ability to follow SOPs and infection-control policies.

Responsibilities

• Handover and takeover of shift information for patients, including files and charts.
• Provide direct patient care in a calm, courteous manner.
• Maintain quality of care by adhering to standards and adjusting as needed.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team to resolve patient needs.
• Prepare medication requisitions and administer medications.
• Ensure safe, clean working environment by following procedures.
• Protect patients by following infection-control and storage policies.
• Assist doctors on rounds and document instructions.
• Prepare patients for procedures and ensure equipment availability.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation per SOPs.
• Carry out doctors' orders and clarify concerns.
• Monitor unit supplies and ensure stock is available.
• Record blood sugar and draw blood for labs.
• Record vital signs, especially pre/post-op.
• Perform IV cannulation per IPP policies.
• Report incidents timely.
• Supervise Nurse Aids and Student Nurses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing Care

Patient Handling

Education

Diploma in General Nursing

BScN (preferred)

Job description

Diploma in General Nursing Preferably BScN, with Valid PNC

Last Date

15-Sep-2026

Job Description

• Responsible to handover & takeover incoming / outgoing shift unit / ward information related to patients, including introductions, patient files, medication charts, investigation reports, intake and output chart etc.
• Responsible to provide direct patient care throughout the shift and in a calm, courteous and tactful manner.
• Responsible to assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments.
• Responsible to resolve patient problems and needs by utilizing multi-disciplinary team strategies.
• Responsible to prepare medication requisitions and administrate medication.
• Responsible to maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Responsible to protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies & protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Responsible to facilitate doctors / consultants on their rounds in the unit / ward and records instructions.
• Responsible to assist doctors with any procedure they may need to perform.Prepares patient physically and emotionally for these procedures and ensures the availability of all necessary equipment.
• Responsible to maintain accurate and complete documentation of nursing care and to use correct charting techniques as per Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Responsible to carry out the doctors’ orders as prescribed, questions any concern with prescribed treatment.
• Responsible to ensure the unit/ward medical supply requirements are well stocked, properly stored and are readily available.
• Responsible to check and record blood sugar.
• Responsible to draw blood and perform other lab procedures on patients.
• Responsible to check and record vital signs, particularly of pre-operative and post-operative patients.
• Responsible to perform IV cannulation of patients, following Clinical IPPs policy manual.
• Responsible to notify/report incidents related to patients, staff, visitors and any untoward occurrences in a timely manner.
• Responsible to supervise Nurse Aids, Student Nurses, etc.
• Responsible to perform delegated patient & non-patient related tasks as directed by the Ward incharge, Nursing Coordinator.
• R esponsible to perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Head of the Department .

Note:

“ Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.”