Take the nursing history, summarise data, and state nursing diagnoses/patient care needs
Observe and record signs, symptoms, and behaviours, including the physiological status of patients; present the assessment of changes, the proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes
Follow policy for activating an individualised plan of care for newly admitted patients
Deliver designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the stated medical plan of care
Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures, and assist others with patients activities and care
Execute physicians orders for all assigned patients; safely and properly administers medications and treatments
Notify appropriate nursing and medical staff to changes in the patients status
Independently perform duties and assume responsibility for care of assigned patients
Perform techniques and routines in the specialty service area
Perform or assist others to perform proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures
Document nursing care in all assigned patient records
Maintain patients privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
Evaluate care given including the patient response