Be responsible for providing and coordinating patient care, educating patients and the public about various health conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
Assess and identify patients' needs and implement and monitor the patient's medical plan and treatment. They will work with a team of physicians and other health care specialists or allied health in various settings
Perform systematic patient assessment and collect pertinent data about the patient’s health or situation.
Understand and analyze the assessment information and data
Determine actual and potential nursing diagnoses, problems, and issues
Define the predicted and expected outcomes of the patient’s planned care
Create and evaluate patient care plans with the medical team
Record vital signs, recognize and address abnormalities
Define the care plan in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
Maintain and update the technical and clinical skills related to nursing practice
Employ strategies to promote patients’ health and a safe environment.
Understand different diagnostic tests and laboratory exams
Perform essential life support
Prepare patients for medical examination and treatment
Administer medications and monitor patients for any side effects and reactions
Administer treatments such as IV fluids or blood products and monitor patients for any reactions
Provide wound care management
Ensure that all equipment used in the clinical areas is safe to use and all in working order. Reports any defaults to the Nurse In-Charge and Biomedical Department appropriately
Assist in medical procedures invasive or non-invasive as needed
Facilitate the process of safe patient`s admission and discharge
Provide high quality nursing care and safe clinical practice to patients undergoing day stay procedures in accordance with legal, ethical, cultural safety and professional standards.
Provide professional empathetic care to patients, explain procedures to them, and provide support and reassurance.
Perform pre-procedure assessments, coordinate nursing care, formulate patient care plans, and evaluate outcomes.
Prepare the procedure room ensuring the correct supplies, medication, equipment, and instruments are set up and prepared for use and all equipment is in a clean and safe condition.
Ensure all monitoring equipment is fully calibrated prior to use.
Troubleshoot equipment problems, clearly complete appropriate documentation, and raise any equipment faults with the OT Manager.
Assist the Anesthetist and Surgeon and undertake procedures and skills in a competent and safe way.
Recognize recurring patterns related to patient assessment, monitoring and patient responses; demonstrate ability to problem solve based on the data gathered and refer appropriately to changes in the patient’s status.
Perform proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
Provide IV cannulation and venipuncture as required.
Administer interventions, treatments and medications within legislation, codes and scope of practice, and according to authorized prescription and our established policy and guidelines.
Adhere to health and safety protocols relating to safe administration and disposal of drugs.
Accurately record information in a timely manner.
Undertake correct post-procedure disinfection processes, care and handling of equipment, ensuring all used equipment is disposed of, decontaminated or sterilized as appropriate, and all areas are cleaned.
Perform admission, recovery, discharge and transfer functions; coordinate with ancillary and support services as required.
Provide post-procedure information and instruction to patients, their and/or support person.
Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Utilise nursing interventions to reduce risks and complications.
Report any adverse incidents or complaints.
Maintain a flexible approach to situations and demonstrate the ability to address multiple priorities.
Monitor consumables and ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained.
Provide back up support for the Theatre Sterilizing Unit as required, including scope cleaning and micro-testing.
Performs and assists in performing specific Nursing procedures which include but not limited to:
Blood transfusion
Blood extraction and IV insertion
Positioning
suctioning
Pre and post-operative care
Wound dressing
Arranges for diagnostic and therapeutic service as ordered.
Follows the ten-medication administration protocol and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Assembles patient chart and attached required forms.
Adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilize appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Consults physician when necessary.
Schedules appointment and arranges for patient transportation in other department for care of services.
Ensure that the equipment is clean and in good working condition prior to use.
Maintains controlled and narcotic drugs.
Completes unit forms and registers.
Gathers required statistics and prepares reports as required.
Places charges in the system.
Observes proper technique in the performance of all duties.
Makes patients rounds, evaluates patient condition.
