Staff Nurse

Job description

• To assess the needs of the patients in the ward and make nursing care plan for all patients consulting with ward sister.
• To give direct patient care (bed making, changing of bed sheets, mouth care, back care, bed bathing, hair wash, changing of position etc) and allotted care to him/her by the ward sister.
• To fulfill all basic needs (hygienic need, nutritional need etc) of the patients.
• To provide comfort to the patient and maintain safety of the patient.
• To take over the charge from duty nurse of previous shift, regarding patients (bed to bed), instrument supplies, drugs etc. and handed over the same to the next shift.
• To ensure to make the ward clean and tidy including bed.
• To orient the new patient with ward.
• To keep a sub stock of drugs, linen and other supplies for ward maintenance.
• To indent drugs, diet, and other supplies if necessary.
• To make round with doctors and senior nursing officers.