GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT NURSING

RECRUITMENT:-

·         INTERNAL RECRUITMENT

Departmental promotion (based on experience qualification, ACR, medical fitness and DPC meetings.)

·         EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT

All the activities are under the control of the recruitment cell, A.I.I.M.S. 

STEPS:-

·         Post creation.

·         Advertisement.

·         Scrutinizing (qualification and set standards).

·         Preparing  list of candidates.

·         Written exam.

·         Fixing interview date.

·         Forming interview board.

·         Informing candidates.

·         Holding interviews.

·         Compiling and declaring result.

·         Issuing appointment letter. 

INDUCTION/ORIENTATION PROGRAMME:-

TYPE OF DUTIES:-

·         Shift duties.

·         Straight duties.

·         Split/break duty. 

DUTY TIMINGS:-

·         7:30 am to 3:30 pm with one hour lunch time.

·         3:00 pm to 9:30 pm

·         9:00 pm to 8:00 am

Half an hour overlap for handing and taking over. 

LEAVE:-

·         D/Offs 8 days a month (3 extra offs for national holidays)

·         Casual leave       -   8 + 2 = 10

·         Medical leave     -   20 half pay

·         Earned leave       -   30 days

·         M.T.P.                 -   45 days

·         Maternity leave   -    180 days

(One year extension there after for baby care with loss of seniority and increment)

·         Child Care Leave -

·         Study leave          - can avail only once after 5 yrs of regular service. 

UNIFORM:-

May 2000 onwards, A.I.I.M.S. nurses have their own uniform decided by the A.I.I.M.S authorities. 

Sr.Gr.I & Sr.Gr.II:

·         Salwar kameej-blue color (dark)

·         Name plate

·         Half sleeves white coat

·         Black sandals

·         Winter- black sweater 

Sr.Gr.I HR & ANS:

·         Dark blue saree and blouse

·         Name plate

·         3/4^th sleeves length coat

·         Black sandals

·         Winter - black sweater for sister in charge

-          maroon sweater for ANS 

DNS AND ABOVE TILL CNO:

·   Light blue saree full

·   sleeves coat

·   name plate

·   black sandals

STAFF DEVELOPMENT:-

Refers to the continuing improvement of the nursing personnel 

COMPONENTS:-

• Orientation.
• In-service training and continuous education.

There are the educational activities planned and organized for the nurses to assist them in furthering the knowledge and skills required for the improvement of patient care services. 

WAGES AND ALLOWANCES:-

• CNO                   -       15,600 – 39100 GP 7600
• Nsg. Supdt.       -       15600 – 39100 GP 6600
• DNS                  -        15600 – 39100 GP 5400
• ANS                  -        15600 – 39,100 GP 5400
• Sr. Gr. I            -         9300 – 34800   GP 4800
• Sr. Gr. II           -        9300 – 34,800   GP 4600 (Direct recruitment)

New Recrutis – Basic Pay 12540

Besides this they are getting following allowances per month:

• Nursing allowance     -    Rs.3200/-
• Uniform allowance    -    Rs.500/-
• Washing allowance    -   Rs.300/-
• ICU/OT allowance     -   Rs.120/-

JOB DESCRIPTION:-

Contains particulars of the activities to be performed and the characteristics of employees required.

• Prevent duplication of functions.
• Facilitates recruitment, selection and placement of the personnel.

 DISICIPLINE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION:-

Discipline refers to working in accordance with certain recognized rules and regulation.

 DEALING WITH DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS:-

DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS:

• Misconduct.
• Rude behavior
• Absenteeism.
• Late coming, early going.
• Negligence, carelessness, disobedience.
• Leaving the work place during working hours.
• Failure to wear uniform.
• Refusal to receive letters, communication from the management.
• Borrowing, taking bribes from patients.
• Failure to observe safety instructions.
• Giving false information.
• Failure to report to supervisors.
• Using hospital facilities for personal gain.
• Tempering with records etc.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION:-

• Warning or censure, memorandum.
• Fine.
• Inquiry.
• Suspension.
• Stoppage to increment.
• Demotion.
• Discharge.
• Dismissal.

An opportunity is always given to the employee to explain his/her stand.