Junior Staff Nurse

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Nursing Professional This role encompasses leadership, patient care, and ward administration, focusing on delivering high-quality nursing services. General Responsibilities Determine the goals, aims, objectives, and policies of Nursing Services. Recruit nurses and maintain discipline and rosters. Patient Care Manage the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. Perform data collection and assess vital signs. Conduct physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations. Provide continuous monitoring of patients. Follow physician rounds and carry out prescribed orders. Send samples for diagnostic evaluations as required. Coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Plan and implement patient care, including hygiene and nutrition. Administer medication and provide comfort measures. Manage patient elimination needs. Provide health education to patients. Maintain accurate records and reports. Attend in-service education programs. Ward Administration Write nursing care plans for allocated patients. Perform nursing activities related to patient admission, discharge, and transfer. Keep patient belongings in safe custody in accordance with hospital policy. Assist the ward sister in indenting and checking drugs and supplies, and maintaining inventory. Maintain proper nursing procedures. Ensure sterilization of articles. Make rounds with doctors and senior nursing personnel. Keep all patient records up-to-date. Observe patient conditions and take prompt action. Record and report patient conditions as and when required. Provide direct supervision over patient care carried out by students in the ward. Participate in clinical teaching programs. Attend in-service classes regularly. Candidate Requirements Communication Skills: Ability to comprehend verbal instructions given by supervisors or department heads. Capable of giving accurate and tactful explanations to patients. Problem-Solving/Decision-Making: Strong ability to solve problems and make decisions. Work Ethic: Able to work accurately and with minimal supervision. Instruction Comprehension: Ability to comprehend written instructions given by doctors and other relevant departmental personnel. Teamwork: Possess an affinity to work in a team