STAFF NURSE – JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Nursing
Position: Staff Nurse
Reporting To: Nursing Supervisor / Nursing In-Charge / Nursing Manager
Location: Mahi Hospitals
Employment Type: Full time

Job Purpose

To provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients, support doctors and the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and ensure high standards of patient safety, infection control, documentation, and clinical care.

Key Responsibilities1. Patient Care
- Assess patients and monitor their health condition regularly.
- Provide nursing care according to the patient's condition and treatment plan.
- Monitor and record vital signs, intake/output, pain, and other relevant observations.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and within the nurse's scope of practice.
- Assist doctors during procedures, examinations, and treatments.
- Ensure patients receive timely and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Provide emotional support and maintain patient dignity and privacy.

2. Medication & Treatment




- Administer medications safely according to hospital protocols and physician orders.
- Verify medication, dosage, route, timing, and patient identity before administration.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and report abnormalities promptly.
- Maintain proper medication records and documentation.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of medications.

3. Patient Monitoring & Safety
- Identify changes in the patient's condition and immediately inform the doctor or nursing supervisor.
- Follow patient identification and fall-prevention procedures.
- Maintain patient safety during transfers, procedures, and routine care.
- Respond promptly to emergencies and participate in emergency care as trained.
- Follow hospital protocols for high-risk patients and clinical incidents.

4. Infection Prevention & Control
- Follow hand-hygiene and standard infection-control practices.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain asep

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