Staff Nurse

Role & responsibilities

• Accountable for patient care in the assigned are/ ward
• Makes a complete assessment of all assigned patients on admission / at the beginning of the shift so as to plan the activities in order of priority while applying principles of safe patient care.
• Provides complete Nursing care - periodic Vital recording, Bed making, Medication administrations, ECG, IV & Blood transfusions, personal requirements of the patient.
• Maintains patients hygiene and health.
• Practices infections controls measures to protect patient form acquiring or spreading infection. Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of injection and modes of transmission. Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.
• Maintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
• Maintains required quantity of medicines and medical consumables in the ward.
• Takes responsibility of caring for all equipments and furniture and other related items in the unit realizing the need for cost effective and safe nursing care.
• Demonstrates willingness to adjust the work pattern as directed by the superiors. Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient and family.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel as required without delay.
• Implements emergency life resuscitative measures according to BLS & ACLS protocols.

• Documents patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, and concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
• Undertakes Patient and Attendants education, utilizing appropriate resources and documents in collaboration with the Nurse patient Educator.
• Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.
• Performs nursing procedures and Administers medications safely and efficiently according to established policies and procedures and doctors advise
• Uses equipment safely and efficiently and takes responsibility of the inventory of the unit as directed by the unit in charge.
• Upholds the nursing code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members.
• Facilitates smooth discharge as per the protocols and doctors advise.

Preferred candidate profile

Required Education:

• General Nursing and Midwifery (alternative courses for male nurses) or B.Sc. Nursing form recognized university

Experience

1 8 years