Key Responsibilities:

1. Training & Development

• Design, plan, and implement induction and ongoing training programs for nursing and paramedical staff based on organizational needs.

• Conduct regular in-service education sessions, workshops, and hands-on skill training in line with current nursing practices and hospital protocols.

• Develop and maintain annual training calendars in coordination with the Nursing Superintendent and Unit Nursing Leads.

• Deliver targeted training on specialized areas such as infection control, patient safety, code blue management, biomedical waste management, and medication safety.

• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, audits, and feedback mechanisms, and identify improvement areas.

2. Competency Management

• Develop and update competency-based skill checklists and assess nursing staff proficiency periodically.

• Identify individual and departmental training needs through skill gap analysis and clinical performance reviews.

• Support certification and recertification programs (BLS, ACLS, PALS, infection control, etc.) to ensure compliance with statutory and accreditation standards.

• Mentor underperforming or newly recruited nurses through guided clinical coaching and mentorship.

3. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure that nursing education programs align with hospital policies, NABH/JCI standards, and evidence-based nursing practices.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, nursing audits, and incident reviews to identify and address training gaps.

• Promote and monitor adherence to infection prevention, patient safety, and ethical nursing practices through continuous education.

4. Curriculum & Material Development

• Develop and update training modules, learning aids, and e-learning content in collaboration with department heads.

• Maintain a repository of updated nursing standards, protocols, and clinical guidelines.

• Coordinate with HR and Learning & Development teams for cross-functional training programs.

5. Research & Professional Development

• Encourage nurses to engage in clinical research, case presentations, and knowledge-sharing forums.

• Stay updated with current trends in nursing education and clinical practice, incorporating them into training design.

• Represent the Nursing Department in internal and external professional forums, workshops, and conferences.