(1) The Matron shall reside on the premises, in the quarters allotted to her.
(2) She shall be responsible for seeing that all directions of the Resident Surgeon as to the treatment of cases are promptly and effectively carried out.
(3) She shall, subject to the general directions of the Resident Surgeon, also be responsible for—
(a) the superintendence of the Assistant Matron, nurses, wardsmaids, female servants and the patients;
(b) the clean and sanitary condition of the wards;
(c) the proper care of the clothing, bedding and utensils used in the wards, and of the reserve clothing stock and any other articles issued to her from the general store.
(4) She shall keep a register of the clothing, bedding and other articles in her charge.
(5) She shall have special charge of the Maternity Ward in the Victoria Hospital, and shall give instruction and training in midwifery to such student nurses as may be admitted to the Victoria Hospital for a course of training.
(6) She shall interview all female applicants for employment before they are engaged.