Job Description: Home Care Nurse

Qualification: GNM/B.Sc/PB.Sc/M.Sc Nursing.

Experience: 1-7 Years

Job Overview

Job Title: Staff Nurse – Home Care

Department: Home Care Nursing Services

Location: This is a field-based role. The nurse will be deployed to patients' homes across various locations within Mumbai as per operational requirements. This position does not involve duties within hospital premises.

Job Purpose

To provide basic and compassionate nursing care to patients at their homes under supervision, ensuring safety, hygiene, and timely execution of care tasks.

Educational Qualification and Experience

Education: Mandatory, GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institute with valid State Nursing Council Registration.

Experience: One plus years of experience

Desirable: BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.

Key Responsibilities

·        Clinical Care

·        Deliver safe, effective, and hygienic nursing care at the patient’s home.

·        Assist with personal hygiene, wound dressing, IV fluids, injections, catheter care, vital monitoring, etc.

·        Follow physician/nursing supervisor instructions accurately.

·        Administer medications as prescribed and maintain clear documentation.

·        Monitor patient condition and report any concerns to the supervisor promptly.

·        Documentation & Communication

·        Maintain proper nursing notes, vitals chart, and medication logs.

·        Update case sheet and report patient condition to the reporting manager regularly.

·        Communicate politely and professionally with patients and families.

·        Patient Safety & Hygiene

·        Adhere strictly to infection prevention protocols and home care safety guidelines.

·        Ensure proper handling and disposal of medical waste at home.

·        Team Collaboration

·        Coordinate with the home care coordinator, physiotherapists, and lab teams as required.

·        Participate in training and skill upgradation sessions.

Competencies Required

Core Values: Patient-first approach, compassion, integrity, respect, teamwork.

Technical Skills: Basic nursing procedures, Infection control, Safe medication handling, Basic first aid.

Soft Skills: Good communication, Adaptability, Professionalism in home settings.

Work Conditions

• Work involves travel to patient homes.

• Must be comfortable working in variable home environments.

• Shift duties or on-call availability will be required.

• Should adhere to hygiene, dress code, and punctuality norms.