Following are the main functions of the Directorate:
- Data collection from all over the Punjab regarding entire nursing cadre
- Preparation of seniority list
- Preparation of promotion cases of BS-16 BS-17 BS-18 and BS-19
- Submission of para-wise comments of court cases
- Maintain all categories of leave up to 89 days except ex-Pakistan leave/ study leave, medical leave
- Issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for passport
- Issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for proceeding abroad of charge nurses
- Attestation of nursing documents
- Admission/ adjustment of third year successful candidates into midwifery courses (4th Year) wherever the seats exist in Punjab
- Submission of retirement cases to the Health Department
- Monitor nursing schools
- Preparation of complete nursing service structure