Staff Nurse

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STAFF NURSE – JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Job Title

Staff Nurse

2. Department

Applicable to all nursing departments, including:

• General Ward

• ICU / SICU / MICU

• Emergency / Casualty

• Operation Theatre (OT)

• Labour Room

• NICU / PICU

• Medical & Surgical Ward

• Paediatric Ward

• Dialysis Unit

• OPD

• Endoscopy

• Cath Lab

• Oncology

• Other Specialty Departments

3. Reporting To

Nursing Superintendent / Nursing Manager / Duty Doctor / Unit In-Charge

4. Qualification

• GNM / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing

• Valid Nursing Council Registration

• Relevant departmental experience preferred

5. Roles and Responsibilities – Common for All Staff Nurses

• Provide safe, quality and compassionate nursing care to patients.

• Assess patients' condition and monitor vital signs regularly.

• Administer medicines, injections, IV fluids and treatments as prescribed by the doctor.

• Maintain accurate nursing records and patient documentation.

• Assist doctors during examinations, procedures and treatments.

• Follow doctor's orders and promptly report any changes in the patient's condition.

• Maintain infection prevention and control practices.

• Follow hospital policies, procedures and nursing protocols.

• Ensure patient safety, including fall prevention and identification procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

• Educate patients and relatives regarding treatment, medication and discharge instructions.

• Coordinate with doctors, nursing staff and other departments.

• Ensure proper handover during shift changes.

• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and safety in the patient care area.

• Check and maintain emergency equipment and necessary supplies.

• Attend emergency situations and provide immediate nursing care.

• Participate in training, meetings and quality improvement activities.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Nursing In-Charge or Management.

CATEGORY-WISE RESPONSIBILITIESA. General Ward Staff Nurse

• Provide routine nursing care to admitted patients.

• Monitor vital signs and patient condition.

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.

• Assist patients with daily activities when required.

• Maintain nursing notes, medication charts and patient records.

• Prepare patients for investigations, procedures and discharge.

B. ICU Staff Nurse

• Continuously monitor critically ill patients.

• Monitor ECG, oxygen saturation, blood pressure and other parameters.

• Manage ventilator patients as per protocol and doctor's instructions.

• Administer emergency and critical care medications.

• Assist with invasive procedures and emergency interventions.

• Maintain accurate ICU charts and monitoring records.

C. Emergency / Casualty Staff Nurse

• Perform immediate patient assessment and triage.

• Provide emergency nursing care.

• Assist doctors during emergency procedures.

• Prepare and administer emergency medications as prescribed.

• Monitor trauma and critically ill patients.

• Maintain emergency equipment and crash cart readiness.

D. Operation Theatre (OT) Staff Nurse

• Prepare the OT before surgical procedures.

• Ensure availability of sterile instruments and required equipment.

• Maintain aseptic and sterile techniques.

• Assist the surgeon and anaesthetist during surgery.

• Perform instrument and sponge counts as per protocol.

• Ensure proper handling and documentation of specimens.

• Prepare and transfer patients safely before and after surgery.

E. Labour Room Staff Nurse

• Monitor antenatal and labour patients.

• Assess maternal and fetal condition.

• Assist doctors during normal and emergency deliveries.

• Provide immediate care to mother and newborn.

• Monitor patients during the post-delivery period.

• Maintain labour and delivery records.

F. NICU / PICU Staff Nurse

• Provide specialised care to neonates, infants and children.

• Monitor vital signs and clinical condition closely.

• Administer medications and fluids accurately according to prescribed dosage.

• Maintain infection control and aseptic practices.

• Assist with neonatal and paediatric procedures.

• Educate and support parents regarding patient care.

G. Paediatric Ward Staff Nurse

• Provide nursing care appropriate to children.

• Monitor growth, vital signs and clinical condition.

• Administer paediatric medications accurately.

• Educate parents regarding treatment and home care.

• Ensure child safety and infection prevention.

H. Dialysis Staff Nurse

• Prepare and check dialysis machines and equipment.

• Assess patients before, during and after dialysis.

• Monitor vital signs and complications during dialysis.

• Maintain vascular access care as per protocol.

• Ensure proper documentation of dialysis treatment.

• Follow strict infection control practices.

I. OPD Staff Nurse

• Assist doctors during patient consultations.

• Record vital signs and basic patient information.

• Prepare patients for examination and procedures.

• Administer prescribed injections and treatments.

• Maintain OPD records and coordinate patient flow.

J. Medical & Surgical Ward Staff Nurse

• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.

• Monitor wounds, drains and surgical sites.

• Administer medications and treatments.

• Assist patients with mobility and rehabilitation.

• Observe for post-operative complications and report immediately.

K. Endoscopy / Cath Lab Staff Nurse

• Prepare patients for procedures.

• Verify required documents and consent as per hospital policy.

• Assist doctors during procedures.

• Monitor patients before, during and after the procedure.

• Maintain sterile equipment and infection control standards.

• Observe patients for complications and provide post-procedure care.

L. Oncology Staff Nurse

• Provide specialised nursing care to oncology patients.

• Administer chemotherapy and other treatments as per authorised protocols and competency requirements.

• Monitor patients for treatment-related reactions and complications.

• Provide patient education and emotional support.

• Follow safety procedures for handling hazardous medications.

Key Skills Required

• Good clinical and nursing skills

• Patient care and communication skills

• Emergency response skills

• Teamwork and coordination

• Documentation skills

• Time management

• Knowledge of infection control

• Ability to work in rotational shifts

• Ability to handle stressful and emergency situations

Working Conditions

• Rotational shifts, including day and night shifts

• Work on weekends and public holidays as per duty roster

• May be transferred between departments based on hospital requirements

Performance Expectations

• Quality of patient care

• Accuracy of medication administration

• Proper documentation

• Compliance with hospital policies and protocols

• Infection control compliance

• Patient safety

• Teamwork and professional behaviour

• Attendance and punctuality

• It is a Full Time Nurse / Compounder job for candidates with 2 - 4 years of experience.