Title: Nursing Superintendent (Matron)
Company Name: Apon Healthcare Ltd.
Vacancy: --
Age: 33 to 45 years
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
Valid professional nursing registration/license from BNMC as required by the relevant regulatory authority.
Additional training or qualifications in nursing administration, hospital management, infection control, or related areas will be an advantage
Required Experience
5–10 years of practical professional nursing experience, preferably in a hospital environment.
Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial nursing position, such as Senior Staff Nurse, Ward In-Charge, Nursing Supervisor, Assistant Matron, or equivalent, will be preferred.
Experience managing nursing staff, duty rosters, patient-care standards, and hospital nursing operations is desirable.
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong leadership and nursing administration skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to supervise, motivate, and manage nursing personnel effectively.
Strong knowledge of clinical nursing practices and patient safety.
Good understanding of infection prevention and control.
Ability to handle emergencies and challenging situations calmly and professionally.
Good organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Strong sense of responsibility, discipline, integrity, and professionalism.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate compassion toward patients.
Basic computer literacy and ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
Key Performance Areas (KPIs)
Performance may be evaluated based on:
Quality and safety of nursing care.Patient satisfaction and complaint management.
Nursing staff attendance, discipline, and productivity.
Compliance with nursing policies and clinical procedures.
Infection prevention and control compliance.
Accuracy and completeness of nursing documentation.
Effective staff scheduling and deployment.Nursing staff training and competency development.
Proper utilization and accountability of nursing supplies and equipment.
Timely reporting and resolution of nursing-related incidents.
Job Summary
The Matron (Nursing Superintendent) will be responsible for the overall administration, supervision, coordination, and quality management of nursing services within the hospital. The position requires an experienced nursing professional who can ensure high standards of patient care, nursing practice, discipline, infection prevention, staff development, and compliance with hospital policies and applicable healthcare standards.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise all nursing services and activities throughout the hospital.
Ensure safe, effective, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care.
Supervise nursing staff, including staff nurses, senior nurses, ward in-charges, and other nursing personnel.
Prepare and maintain nursing duty rosters, staff allocation, leave schedules, and shift arrangements.
Monitor staffing requirements and recommend recruitment or deployment of nursing personnel when necessary.
Ensure proper implementation of nursing policies, procedures, protocols, and clinical standards.
Conduct regular ward rounds and monitor the quality of nursing care and patient safety practices.
Ensure proper documentation of nursing care, patient records, medication administration, and nursing reports.
Monitor compliance with infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene, sterilization, waste management, and isolation practices.
Coordinate with doctors, hospital administration, pharmacy, laboratory, and other departments to ensure effective patient care.
Identify nursing service problems and take appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
Conduct regular meetings with nursing staff and communicate hospital policies, instructions, and operational requirements.
Monitor the performance, discipline, attendance, and professional conduct of nursing personnel.
Identify training needs and arrange orientation, continuing education, clinical training, and professional development programs for nursing staff.
Participate in recruitment, selection, orientation, performance appraisal, promotion, and disciplinary processes relating to nursing personnel.
Ensure proper handling, storage, and accountability of medicines, medical supplies, equipment, and nursing materials.
Monitor emergency preparedness and ensure that nursing staff are adequately trained to respond to emergencies.
Investigate patient complaints and nursing-related incidents and submit reports and recommendations to hospital management.
Promote ethical nursing practices, patient confidentiality, dignity, and respect for patients and their families.
Ensure compliance with applicable nursing regulations, hospital policies, and professional standards.
Prepare regular nursing service reports and submit them to hospital management.
Maintain effective communication with patients, attendants, medical staff, and hospital administration.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Hospital Director, Medical Superintendent, or management.
As per company policy