Assesses patients’ needs on admission and daily throughout their hospital stay at home
Plans and implements care according to the assessed need
Evaluates and monitors patients’ progress according to planned care
Documents care given and monitors outcomes on the established charts and forms
Carries out treatments and investigations as prescribed by physicians
Communicates and discusses patients’ progress and response to treatment with physicians, nursing and allied health colleagues involved in the patient care
Follows-up to ensure continuity of patient care and treatment plans
Delivers safe and competent nursing care
Participates actively in physicians’ rounds
Prepares and assists physicians with procedures done on patients
Collaborates and co-operates with physicians and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of patient care and services