A Senior Staff Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care, supervises junior nursing staff, coordinates clinical activities, and ensures compliance with hospital policies and nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities
Assess patients’ health conditions and develop appropriate nursing care plans.
Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as prescribed.
Monitor and document patients’ vital signs, symptoms, progress, and responses to treatment.
Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
Assist doctors and other healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures.
Respond promptly to emergencies and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
Supervise and guide junior nurses, nursing assistants, and support staff.
Allocate nursing duties and coordinate shift activities.
Ensure proper infection prevention and control practices.
Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation and patient records.
Educate patients and their families regarding treatment, medication, hygiene, nutrition, and discharge care.
Ensure protected handling and administration of medications and medical equipment.
Participate in audits, quality-improvement activities, and patient-safety initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold qualified and ethical nursing standards.
Report changes in patients’ conditions promptly to the medical team.
Assist with orientation and training of newly appointed nursing staff.
Maintain adequate supplies, equipment, and emergency preparedness within the unit.
Qualifications
ANM / GNM / B.Sc. Nursing.
Valid registration with the relevant State Nursing Council.
Relevant clinical nursing experience; experience in a senior/charge-nurse role is advantageous.