Staff Nurse

Job Description

A staff nurse provides direct hands-on medical care, monitors patient recovery, and coordinates daily unit activities inside a hospital.• Monitor vital signs: Track blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and breathing rates regularly.
• Administer treatments: Give medications, start IV lines, and perform wound care as ordered by doctors.
• Assess health changes: Observe patients for new symptoms and report sudden changes to physicians immediately.
• Assist with daily living: Help patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding when they are weak.• Maintain medical records: Document all care given, medicines administered, and patient responses accurately.
• Shift handovers: Give and receive clear reports when starting or ending a work shift.
• Manage ward inventory: Check supplies, equipment, and medications to ensure the unit stays fully stocked.