Head Nurse (Obs & Gyne)

Indus Hospital · Karachi, Karachi District; Sindh, Pakistan

Head Nurse (Obs & Gyne) - Nursing Services

Experience

At least 5 years of prior work experience required, 2 years supervisory experience as In-Charge / Team Lead.

Education

BSCN/Post RN or MSCN

Last Date

12-Oct-2026

Job Description

REGULAR TASKS/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Makes daily rounds with physicians and AssistantManager of all the delegated areas to monitor the quality of the patientcare/environment to ensure that patient's regimen is being accurately followed.
• 2. Reviews nursing documentation of patient care ofdelegated area.
• 3. Ensures satisfaction of all admitted anddischarged patients.
• 4. Responds quickly and appropriately in conflictor crisis situation in patient care areas. Meets daily with CNI to discusspatient management and staff performance
• 5. Meets regularly with patients and/or families toresolve complaints and issues relation to nursing care.

Patient Core Assignment

• 1. Assigns nursing staff according to assessment ofpatient care need, nursing competency and staff development.
• 2. Meet frequently with clinicians to discurs patient care treatment regimens and quality issues.
• 3. Ensures adequate staff coverage for patient caremanagement during weekend and public holiday.

Human Resource Management

• 1. Sets clear and appropriate expectations for all nursing practices of patient care and communicate these too concerned staff.
• 2. Exhibits role model behavior for all nursingprofessionals.
• 3. Counsels nursing staff in case performance notbeing satisfactory and provides Opportunities for remedial activities
• 4. Maintains timely documentation and anecdotalrecords for use in summative and formative performance appraisal.
• 5. Encourages creativity, imitativeness andinnovativeness in staff.
• 6. Maintains timely communication regarding staffresignation with Assistant Manager/Manager.
• 7. Demonstrates fair judgments with all nursingstaffs.
• 8. Contributes to the creation of Work environmentthat fosters positive staff morale motivation and open communication by holdingregularly scheduled staff meetings with an agenda, which allows for staffinput.
• 9. Leads the unit staff in the formulation andoperationalization of a philosophy of nursing care for the unit.
• 10.Ensuresan open line of communication with unit staff.
• 11.UpdatesManager about the staff performances.

Operational Management

• 1. Establishes unit-based standards and priorities,monitors performance against the same and takes corrective measures ifperformance is not up to the mark.
• 2. Assesses patient care and acuity trends and planfor staffing, supplies and equipment as indicated.
• 3. Collaborates and assist Assistant Managernursing in selecting and hiring new staffs.
• 4. Establishes a collaborative working relationshipwith clinicians, diagnostic and support services in order to facilitate thetimely delivery of patient care.
• 5. Reinforces department, division and hospitalpolicies and procedures.
• 6. Responds quickly and appropriately in conflictor crisis situations.
• 7. Maintains accurate record of all events relatingto staff, patients or the unit.
• 8. Consults with Assistant Nursing Managerregularly regarding unit management affairs.
• 9. Monitors and follows all incident reports anddisciplinary action.
• 10.Monitorsonline documentation on HMIS efficiently.
• 11.Maintainsinventory and equipment management.
• 12.AssistAM in making department Objectives and budget.
• 13.Monitorconsumption of patient and unit chargeable items.
• 14.Ensurepatient consumable items are
• 15.Spotcheck staff in:

• Compliance with Policies and Procedures
• Consumption Of medical and surgical items onpatients
• Ensure and maintain the fixed and non-fixedassets list and take part in internal and external audits

• 1. Collaborates with following support services'team leads to ensure quality care and to meet requirements

Professional Attributes:

• 1. Must be regular and punctual with > 96%attendance.
• 2. Keeps him/herself well grcH3rned and observesthe uniform code at all the times.
• 3. Keeps abreast of nursing trends Via the nursingliterature.
• 4. Demonstrates role model at all times.
• 5. Demonstrates caring and supportive behavior.

Quality Initativeness:

• 1. Participates actively in:

• Monitor and report KPIs of nursing Department