Ensure effective management of the process of receiving, registration, triaging and examination of patients.
Participate fully in the overall patient care and implementation of patients’ care in the unit.
Examine patients and have all lab tests done and results carefully read; and interpret reports, investigations and make nursing diagnosis appropriately.
Ensure that any side effects from the prescribed treatment are quickly identified and handled appropriately.
Ensure that progress reports on the patients’ condition are well maintained.
Work closely with other nurses and the medical social workers in providing advice to patients concerning diet, hygiene, and how/methods for taking the medicines.