Patient care management

• Assess and take comprehensive history of patients under her charge.
• Perform physical examination of patients under his/her charge.
• Develop and implement plan of care.
• Perform follow-up review of patients under his/her charge; coordinate and evaluate care using appropriate care plans.
• Perform procedures which are within the scope of duties.

Patient education

• Provide specialised patient education / caregiver training.
• Implement and coordinate individualised and group learning programmes with patients/caregivers.
• Evaluate effectiveness of patient education; perform health education and discharge teaching to patients/families/caregivers.
• Communicate treatment plan with patients/ families.

Infection control

• Practise standard precautions when in contact with patients.
• Assist in monitoring and upholding of infection control practices e.g. standard precautions and hand hygiene.
• Educate patients and relatives on infection control awareness and practice.

Staff training & development

• Provide clinical guidance and direction to Junior Enrolled Nurses, Nursing Aides and Care Associates in the delivery of patient care.

Continuous professional development

• Maintain a high level of professional self-development through training, supervision, learning and research, linked to continuing registration requirements.