Staff Nurse / Senior Staff Nurse – Ward

Staff Nurses

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care Planning & Implementation:

• Prepare individualized

  nursing care plans

  for assigned patients, considering their compliance, acceptability, and comfort.
• Conduct thorough

  room orientation

  for all new admissions.
• Complete the

  Nursing Assessment Guide

  within 30 minutes of patient admission.
• Review doctors notes and drug charts upon admission, ensuring proper implementation of orders.
• Accurately check and record

  vital signs

  promptly and legibly.
• Accompany consultants on rounds and carry out orders completely and efficiently.
• Ensure all prescribed

  investigations

  are conducted, and reports are available for doctors in a timely manner.
• Assist doctors during special procedures, dressings, and rounds.
• Coordinate the procurement of

  blood and blood products

  for transfusion, immediately reporting any reactions to the treating consultant, In-charge, and Nursing Superintendent.
• Accompany patients for special procedures and investigations as needed.

• Obstetrics & Gynecology Specific Care (if applicable):

• Prepare patients for

  labor room and delivery

  .
• Provide specialized care for mothers and their babies during pregnancy, and help expectant parents prepare for labor and delivery.
• Possess knowledge of

  Cardio Toco Graph (CTG) monitoring

  and

  APGAR scoring

  .
• Manage pre and postoperative care for procedures such as Lower Segment Cesarean Section (LSCS), hysterectomy, and conditions like post-partum hemorrhage and other

  obstetric emergencies

  .
• Assist in normal deliveries and have thorough knowledge of

  gestational age assessment

  and the specific problems associated with premature, post-mature, small for gestational age, and large for gestational age neonates.
• Prepare additional feeds using

  strict aseptic technique

  as per written doctor's instructions.
• Handle

  baby baths

  competently and with utmost care.

• Medication Management & Safety:

• Raise requisitions on

  HIS

  for pharmacy indents, check upon receipt, and properly stock medications in the patient's bedside locker.
• Administer medications and therapies on time according to the

  Drug Administration Policy

  .
• Ensure

  high-risk medicines

  are

  counter-checked by a second nurse

  for the 10 Medication Rights with complete documentation.
• Be aware of and implement policies regarding medications brought by patients and self-administration.
• Observe patients closely for

  safe medication administration

  and any

  adverse reactions

  .
• Immediately report any

  errors in medication

  , nursing intervention, or adverse drug reactions (ADR) to the In-charge, Nursing Superintendent, and Consultant, ensuring the respective form is filled.

• Compliance & Hygiene:

• Function as the

  Single Point of Contact (SPOC)

  for all non-medical services to ensure prompt service delivery.
• Complete transfer formalities as per the In-house Transfer Policy.
• Complete the

  preoperative checklist

  before sending the patient to the operation theatre.
• Maintain medical and nursing records of patients as per institutional requirements.
• Be aware of and implement

  NABH & Nursing Excellence (NE) standards

  .
• Maintain personal, patient, and environmental hygiene rigorously.
• Be aware of and implement protocols for

  hand washing, infection control, medication, narcotic policy

  , and management of personal valuables.

Educational Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• A valid State Registration Nursing Council Certificate is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Clinical Proficiency:

  Strong understanding of nursing principles, patient care planning, and the ability to perform complex nursing procedures.

• Attention to Detail:

  Meticulous in documenting, administering medications, and following protocols.

• Communication:

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, doctors, and colleagues.

• Emergency Response:

  Ability to assist in managing various medical and obstetric emergencies.

• Teamwork:

  Strong collaborative spirit to work effectively within the ward team and with other departments.

• Adaptability:

  Capability to adapt to varying patient needs and a dynamic clinical environment.

• Computational Skills:

  Knowledge and capability to handle I.V. fluid and drug calculations.