The Staff Nurse provides safe, compassionate care to patients. They assess patients, administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitor conditions, keep accurate records and work closely with doctors and the wider care team.
Also known as: Registered Nurse, Nurse, Ward Nurse
The responsibilities a Staff Nurse owns and the duties they perform.
The job information and the skills this role needs.
How to measure whether a Staff Nurse is succeeding.
In Piplhr, KPIs become recurring daily and weekly reports that each person submits - see Reporting & KPI tracking.
The Staff Nurse provides safe, compassionate care to patients. They assess patients, administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitor conditions, keep accurate records and work closely with doctors and the wider care team.
Key responsibilities include: deliver patient care according to care plans and clinical protocols; administer medications safely and accurately; monitor patients and escalate deterioration promptly; maintain complete, accurate nursing documentation; follow infection prevention and control procedures.
Technical skills: Patient assessment, Medication administration, Infection control, Clinical documentation, Basic and advanced life support. Soft skills: Compassion, Attention to detail, Composure in emergencies, Teamwork, Clear communication.
A Staff Nurse typically reports to the Ward In-charge / Nursing Supervisor.
GNM or B.Sc Nursing with valid nursing council registration, with 0-5 years in clinical nursing.
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