writing patient care plans;
implementing plans through tasks such as preparing patients for operations, wound treatment and monitoring pulse, blood pressure and temperature;
observing and recording the condition of patients;
checking and administering drugs and injections;
setting up drips and blood transfusions;
assisting with tests and evaluations;
carrying out routine investigations;
responding quickly to emergencies;
planning discharges from hospital and liaising with GPs and social workers;
communicating with and relieving the anxiety of patients and their relatives;
advocating on behalf of patients;
educating patients about their health;
organising staff and prioritising busy workloads;
mentoring student and junior nurses;
maintaining patient records;
making ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality.