Staff Nurse

JOB

DESCRIPTION – WARD NURSE 

1. Patient Handover & Initial Assessment:

Take handover of bedside patients from the

previous shift.

Conduct initial assessment and check patient

vitals regularly.

Ensure accurate documentation of patient

information in files and case sheets.

2. Medication Administration & Treatment:

Administer medications and injections as per

doctor's instructions.

Insert and remove cannulas and catheters based on

patient needs.

Manage oral supplements, injections, and IV fluids

for patients.

Monitor for adverse drug reactions and report

immediately to the concerned doctor.

3. Pre- and Post-Surgical Care:

Verify patient details and ensure pre-operative

preparation, including test dose administration and monitoring for adverse reactions.

Ensure patient fitness for surgery in coordination

with doctors.

Shift patients to the OT (Operation Theatre) as

per doctor’s orders.

Receive patients’ post-surgery from OT and monitor

their recovery.

Administer post-operative medications and continue

IV fluids as required.

After completion of the NBM (Nothing by Mouth)

period, provide water and semi-fluids per the surgeon’s dietary instructions.

Keep post-NBM patients under observation and shift

them to the ward if stable and not vomiting, using a stretcher if needed.

4. Rounds & Documentation:

Follow consultation, junior doctor, and surgeon

rounds.

Update patient files and case sheets and ensure

signatures on required documents.

Ensure discharge files are checked, completed, and

sent for billing.

Coordinate with doctors for discharge summary

preparation.

Explain the discharge summary and medication

instructions to patients.

5. Patient Care & Monitoring:

Continuously monitor patient vitals and report any

abnormalities.

Perform regular bedside checks to ensure patient

comfort and safety.

Manage and connect oxygen flow meters to support

patient needs.

Ensure timely NG tube feeding for ICU patients.

Conduct fall risk assessments and implement

preventive measures.

6. Coordination with Other Departments:

Receive and manage patients from OPD (Outpatient

Department).

Collaborate with seniors for evening admissions;

in their absence, take responsibility for concerns.

Coordinate with the anaesthesia doctor if any

adverse effects arise in ICU patients.

Handover patients to ward nurses with complete

information on their condition.

7. Emergency Response & Critical Care:

Identify critical conditions (e.g., fever,

breathing issues) and escalate to the concerned doctor.

Postpone surgery if adverse effects are identified

and inform the anaesthesia department.

Keep ICU patients under continuous monitoring with

connected devices.

8. General Hospital Operations & Compliance:

Maintain and review fridge checklist, ensuring medications

are stored appropriately.

Regularly check the oxygen supply and ensure

functionality.

Handle the transport and shifting of patients

efficiently within the hospital.

Ensure hospital infection control practices are

followed.

Arrange and send samples for investigations as

prescribed by doctors.

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