Company Overview

Spandana Hospital is a leading heart and superspeciality hospital in Bangalore, dedicated to providing world-class, patient-centered healthcare at an affordable cost. With a highly trained and committed team, we ensure the highest quality in tertiary and critical care services. Learn more at https://spandanahospital.care.

Job Overview

The Staff Nurse OPD role at Spandana Hospital offers an exciting opportunity for freshers to begin their nursing career in a dynamic healthcare environment. This is a full-time position based in Bangalore, best suited for candidates with 0 to 1 year of experience looking to contribute to high-quality outpatient care in a leading hospital setting.

Qualifications and Skills

• Patient Care (Mandatory skill) – ability to compassionately deliver quality care while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the healthcare journey.
• Vital Signs Monitoring (Mandatory skill) – proficiency in accurately measuring and interpreting vital parameters to monitor patient health status.
• Electronic Health Records (Mandatory skill) – experience or familiarity in managing patients’ health data digitally to maintain clinical accuracy and confidentiality.
• Medication Administration – knowledge of proper procedures for preparing, verifying, and administering prescribed medications to patients safely and efficiently.
• IV Cannulation – ability to insert and manage intravenous lines carefully to provide necessary fluids or medications as per protocol.
• Patient Assessment – skills in assessing patient conditions, identifying clinical changes, and promptly reporting or escalating findings to physicians.
• Team Collaboration – collaborative mindset for working effectively with multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals for seamless patient care delivery.
• Communication – strong verbal and written communication skills in English and local language for interacting with patients, families, and hospital staff.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to outpatients, including taking histories, assessing current health needs, and responding to queries.
• Monitor and record vital signs accurately, alerting the medical team to any significant changes or complications in patient condition.
• Assist in the smooth operation of the OPD by preparing examination areas, managing patient flow, and coordinating with doctors and allied health staff.
• Administer prescribed medications and supportive therapies as per standards and ensure proper documentation in electronic health records systems.
• Perform IV cannulation, collection of samples, and other routine OPD procedures safely and efficiently.
• Educate patients and their families on medication regimens, follow-up care, and preventive healthcare practices as per hospital protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and infection-free environment by strictly adhering to hygiene and infection control measures.
• Participate in ongoing training, departmental meetings, and quality improvement initiatives as part of professional development.