Sector
Healthcare
Keyword

Head Nurse

Specialist Nurse

Minimum Degree/Diploma in Nursing

Not required

The tasks a Nurse, Specialist is expected to perform include:

Performing tasks similar to those of

Nurse, General

Specialising in a particular branch of nursing such as obstetric, orthopaedic, paediatrics or psychiatric nursing

Providing assistance to anaesthetics

Assisting the

Surgeonduring operations

Knowledge of patient profiling i.e. taking vital parameters

Skilled in assisting doctors/consultants in routine patient consultations and any related procedures

Proficient in counselling patients

Knowledge of handling and assisting in ECG, TMT assessment

Skilled in drawing blood samples in absence of phlebotomists

Proficient in handling diabetes patients in the clinical unit

Efficient in supporting end to end clinical operations like attending patients, MIS reports, handling telephone calls for patients and support to other staff members

Skilled in handling podiatry, other diabetes care POCs and other specialised equipment upon appropriate training

Skilled in working as podiatry assistant for all the clinical requirements of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in the area of medical expertise

Proficient in observing, assessing and recording symptoms, reactions and progress of the patients

M.Sc., GNM, ANM in Nursing

Good communication skills

Team player

Good listening skills

Hard working

Compassionate

Empathetic

Forthright

It is not a desk job

Need not supervise a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option not available

Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

The job is not considered hazardous or dangerousunder The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

One may develop occupational hazards such as infections like flu, stress on eyes, mental and physical strain and joint pains, if not taken care of

For freshers -INR5,000 toINR17,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Healthcare Industry in India

The Indian Brand Equity Foundation in their report on the Healthcare sector of India has stated that healthcare has become one of India's largest sectors - both in terms of revenue and employment. The industry comprises of hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment.

The Indian healthcare industry is growing at a tremendous pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well private players. The outlook for the Indian healthcare industry looks positive owing to high growth rate in almost all its segments,includingprimary healthcare, secondary and tertiary healthcare, medical equipment, diagnostics, health insurance and medical tourism. The ever growing population, increasing government expenditure on health and growing per capita income will increase the size of this industry in the years to come. Per capita income is expected to increase at a CAGR of 5.7% over 2012-18. Rising income means a steady growth in the ability to access healthcare and related services. So, there will be a lot of demand for Nurse, Specialist in the future.

Clinics

Government hospitals

Medical institutes

Hospitals

Government primary healthcare centres

NGO?s

Cities and towns across India