Nurse (GNM / B.Sc Nursing) job description template

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India format, central rules as of 30 Oct 2026. State rules vary.

A staff nurse gives patient care, administers medicines, monitors patients and supports doctors in a hospital or clinic. A proper job description names the qualification (GNM or B.Sc Nursing), the required registration with the state nursing council, the ward or department, shift pattern and any night duty.

At a glance

  • Name the qualification accepted: GNM, B.Sc Nursing or both.
  • Require valid registration with the state nursing council.
  • Describe the unit, shift rotation and nurse-to-patient practice.

Template

Nurse (GNM / B.Sc Nursing)
[COMPANY] | [CITY or Remote] | [Full-time / Part-time / Contract]

PAY: Fixed INR [AMOUNT] per month plus [INCENTIVE RULE or "none"]. In-hand pay is about INR [AMOUNT] after deductions. Benefits: [PF / ESI / LEAVE / OTHER, only what applies]

SUMMARY
A staff nurse gives patient care, administers medicines, monitors patients and supports doctors in a hospital or clinic. At [COMPANY] you will [OUTCOME FOR THE FIRST YEAR] and report to [TITLE].

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide nursing care according to the doctor's orders and hospital protocol
- Monitor vital signs and report changes immediately
- Administer medicines and injections safely, with double checks where policy requires
- Maintain nursing records and charts accurately
- Follow infection-control and bio-waste rules
- Support patients and families with instructions and communication
- Assist in emergencies and procedures as assigned

REQUIREMENTS
- GNM or B.Sc Nursing from a recognised institution
- Valid registration with the [STATE] Nursing Council
- [N] years of experience in [DEPARTMENT], or freshers welcome if true
- Basic life support certification, or willingness to complete it
- Ability to work [ROTATIONAL SHIFTS] including nights

NICE TO HAVE
- ICU, OT or emergency experience
- Experience with NABH-accredited facilities
- Languages used by patients: [LANGUAGES]

HOW WE HIRE
[Interview rounds, any test, timeline. Say that applicants never pay a fee.]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
[COMPANY] considers all qualified applicants without regard to gender, caste, religion, disability or any other protected ground. To request an adjustment, contact [EMAIL].

Duties are written from the role descriptions in India's National Classification of Occupations (NCO-2015) for nursing roles, and checked against the National Career Service portal. Where a National Skills Qualifications Framework qualification pack exists for the job, compare it with your duties on the National Qualifications Register.

How to customize it

  • Registration: verify the council registration number before joining. It is the legal basis for practising as a nurse.
  • Overseas ads: nurses are frequent targets for fake overseas recruitment. State that your hiring is free for candidates.
  • Night duty: state the pattern and any extra pay or rest rules.
  • Bond: if you have a service bond, put its terms in the posting.
  • Level: delete the junior or senior wording that does not apply, and cut every requirement you would not screen for.
  • Pay: show fixed pay and variable pay separately and state what is in-hand. Enter only figures you have approved.

How to post it on LiveRec

  1. Open Jobs and choose Post a job.
  2. Choose Use a template or a previous job, Describe it with AI, or Create a new job from scratch.
  3. Paste the summary, responsibilities and requirements into the Description step, then complete the screening and assessment steps.
  4. Use Preview posting to see what candidates see, then choose Post job.

Steps and limits are in Post a job on LiveRec.

FAQ

GNM or B.Sc Nursing? GNM is a diploma and B.Sc Nursing is a degree. Many hospitals accept both for staff nurse posts. State which you accept and why.

Do I need to ask for a council registration? Yes. Practising nurses need registration, so the posting should require it.

Next step

Fill the placeholders, check the finished text against how to write a job description, and post it. Build a scorecard from the requirements list.

Sources

  • National Classification of Occupations 2015, Directorate General of Employment: https://dge.gov.in/nco-2015
  • National Career Service portal, job role information: https://www.ncs.gov.in/
  • National Qualifications Register, qualification packs: https://nqr.gov.in
  • Ministry of Labour and Employment: https://labour.gov.in
  • Indian Nursing Council: https://www.indiannursingcouncil.org/

This is general information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules change and your situation may differ. Consult a licensed attorney or qualified adviser.