• Performs a variety of supportive and technical nursing skills and utilizes a range of equipment, supplies, medication and other modalities in carrying out specific medical orders for administration of medications and performance of specific treatments, monitoring techniques and other diagnostic, therapeutic and supportive measures. Uses equipment in a safe and effective
• Supports and assists the Head Nurse in establishing a good working environment in which patients receive a high standard
• Takes responsibility for the direct delivery of professional and competent patient care by promoting quality care
• Acts on behalf or at the direction of the Head Nurse/Charge Nurse in setting and monitoring standards for patient
• Participates in the monitoring of the planning, delivery of care and evaluation of the individualized patient
• Informs the Head Nurse/Charge Nurse of any changes in circumstances which affect the standards
• Establishes and develops effective communications nursing, support services patients and
• Maintains safety and well-being of patients and staff in accordance with hospital policies and
• Provides a safe, therapeutic, personalized physical and psychological environment for patient
• Assists in the formation of nursing care standards/policies and supports the Head Nurse and unit staff in its
• Uses equipment and Supplies in a cost effective and responsible manner and participates in the procedure for ordering supplies within the agreed budget as delegated.
• Ensures that Infection Control practices are adhered to in accordance with approved Infection Control
• Ensures that students and temporary staff allocated to the ward have appropriate orientation, teaching and support in accordance with their curricular objectives and reports any matter of concern to the Head Nurse/Charge
• Participates in the care, custody and administration of Medicines in accordance with the hospital
• Documents and reports all accidents/incidents to Head Nurse/Charge Nurse and Site
• Ensures that all nursing documentation is completed accurately and legibly and understands the importance and relevance of their confidential
• Assist in data collection for monitoring and statistical
• Responsible for own professional development and growth and remains updated in current professional
• Responsible for keeping Drug Calculation certification 2 yearly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the hospital quality
• Takes an evidence-based approach to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient
• Demonstrates effective communication in the work Leads quality improvement and facilitates change where Collaborates with interdisciplinary health team members in establishing the plan of care for selected patient
• Assists with the resolution of problems on a shift-to-shift basis, with appropriate documentation and follow-up reports to the Head
• Demonstrates high standards of clinical knowledge and Assumes accountability for quality care delivered to Maintains confidentiality of patient’s illness and Demonstrates leadership and management skills when acting in the Charge Nurse
• Participates in CQI & PS Activities
• Participates in staff orientation and on-going developmental
• Carries out other duties appropriate to the role and the individual at the request of the Head Nurse/Charge
• Clinical Staff (Nurses, Physicians, Dietitian) and health educator are knowledgeable about patient education and it is integral part of care process.

Feedback is ensured for proper understanding; patient and family education is documented in patient medical record.

• Demonstrates knowledge and competence of meeting the psychological and physical needs of the patient during preoperative, intra-operative and post-operative.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence in all aspects of patient safety, transfer and
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence in the mechanics of the scrubbing, gowning and gloving techniques .