Roles and Responsibilities:
Patient Monitoring and Care:
- Conduct regular ward rounds (morning and evening).
- Monitor patient conditions, vital signs, and progress.
- Perform initial assessments and physical examinations of new admissions.
Treatment and Procedures:
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Order diagnostic tests (e.g., lab tests, X-rays) and interpret results.
- Perform minor procedures such as drawing blood, inserting IV lines, and wound care as required.
Emergency Response:
- Respond promptly to medical emergencies, code blue situations, and casualty calls.
- Provide immediate care and resuscitation to stabilize patients until specialists arrive.
Coordination and Communication:
- Act as a liaison between nursing staff, allied health professionals, patients, and consultants.
- Assist in developing comprehensive care plans for patients.
Assisting Senior Staff:
- Support senior doctors and surgeons during surgeries, complex procedures, and specialist rounds.
Documentation and Administration:
- Maintain accurate patient records, including case histories, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Ensure adherence to hospital protocols, safety standards, and medical ethics.
- Assist with general administrative tasks, including ward management and medico-legal cases.
Professional Development:
- Stay up-to-date with the latest medical research and guidelines.
- Apply evidence-based medicine to provide high-quality patient care.
