Question

1-During clinical experience, examine & COMMENT on the job descriptions of various members of the nursing staff.

Answer 1

Job description of various members of nursing staff.

HEAD NURSE

• To plan the duty roaster specific to the staff.
• Head nurse can be coordinate and control the all activity in the ward.
• Conduct the nursing rounds and supervise the specialized care rendered by staff nurse.
• Maintain good relationship with other health professionals.
• Conduct the teaching regarding improve the nursing care.
• Inventory checking and allocation of resources in the ward.

Ward incharge

• supervise the duties of subordinate and report to higher authority if any issue.
• Ensure ward cleanliness, patient safety and security in the ward.
• Conduct ward rounds and monitor the conditions of the patient, ask the doctor's regarding the concern of the patient.
• Help the head nurse to maintain the duty roaster.

Staff nurse

• The staff nurse directly provide the patient care.
• Provide care according to the hospital standard.
• She works under supervision of senior staff and hold the authority over nursing assistant.
• Administration of medication, personal hygiene of patient
• Assist the patient in the activity of daily living