Ward Folder

Staff Uniforms - Who’s Who?

Uniform

Job Title

Roles/duties

Provides direct patient care. Administers medications and treatments. Monitors patient conditions and vital signs. Collaborates with the healthcare team for comprehensive care.

Royal blue with white stripes on collar and sleeve

Registered Nurse (RN)

Assists nurses and doctors with patient care. Helps with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Monitors and records vital signs. Provides comfort and support to patients.

Light blue with white stripes on collar and sleeve

Clinical Support Worker (CSW)

Heads the nursing team on the ward. Manages daily operations and staff. Ensures quality patient care. Coordinates with other healthcare professionals.

Dark blue with red stripes on collar and sleeve

Ward Manager/Sister

Helps the Ward Manager run the ward smoothly. Supports and leads the staff team. Ensures patients receive good care. Handles day-to-day operations in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Dark blue with white stripes on collar and sleeve

Deputy Ward Manager

Advanced nursing role. Conducts patient assessments. Diagnoses and treats common illnesses. Prescribes medications and develops care plans.

Black scrub top

Nurse Practitioner

Dark blue with gold stripes on collar and sleeve

Experienced nurse in a leadership role. Supervises and guides nursing staff. Coordinates patient care plans. Acts as a bridge between nurses and management.

Senior Nurse/Lead Nurse

Senior nurse overseeing nursing care. Ensures high standards of patient care. Manages nursing staff on the ward. Addresses patient and family concerns.

Red with navy stripes on collar and sleeve

Matron

White with light green stripes on collar and sleeve

Assists pharmacists in preparing medications. Manages medication inventory. Helps with prescription dispensing. Provides information to patients about medications.

Pharmacy Technician

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