DEPUTY NURSING SUPERINTENDENT DEFINATION

A Deputy Nursing Superintendent is a senior administrative position in the nursing department of a hospital or healthcare organization. The Deputy Nursing Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and managing the nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for the nursing team. They may also be responsible for developing policies and procedures related to nursing care, as well as coordinating with other departments to ensure the smooth functioning of the hospital. In some cases, they may act as the head of the nursing department in the absence of the Nursing Superintendent.

DUTIES OF DEPUTY NURSING SUPERINTENDENT

1. Look after the duties of the Nursing Supdt. in her absence.
2. Participate in the formulation and review of Nursing service philosophies, objectives, rules and regulations, job description etc.
3. Assist in the recruitment of the Nursing staff and students.
4. Assist in making the master duty roster of the Nursing Staff.
5. Assist in allocating Nursing personnel to various nursing services departments.
6. Maintain the records and reports of nursing personnel and keep the Nursing Services up-to-date.
7. Assist in putting up files connected to promotion, confirmation, study leave, vigilance cases etc.
8. Assist in planning organizing the new units in the hospital. Eg.ICU, CCU etc.
9. Provide over all supervision of Nursing care delivery in order to ensure that a high standards is maintained at all times.
10. Take regular hospital rounds, supervise and inspect the wards and departments including evening and night surprise rounds.
11. Assisting the Nursing Supdt. in preparing the budget for the Nursing Deptt.
12. Guide the ANS/Nursing Sister in maintaining inventory of equipments and supplies of departments and wards.
13. Participate in condemnation and replacement of the stock from time to time.
14. Ensure the equipments and supplies to the wards and departments are according to the standard and quality.
15. Assist the Nursing Supdt. in the supervision and guidance of nurses and students in the hostel.
16. Orienting all members of the health team in disaster nursing.
17. Encouraging staff development programme.
18. Writing confidential reports of the Group ‘D’ Staff and maintaining reports for the purpose.
19. Any other duties assigned by the senior personnel from time to time.