Ward Nurse

Minimum required knowledge & experience: University degree or professional diploma 3 - 5 years work experience in a similar field Good knowledge of written and spoken English 　 Standard function description: Performs nursing activities mainly independently Supervises nurse helpers SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES · Provides a full range of therapeutic and nursing care activities to the patient · Receives new patients and prepares patients for Operation · Documents patients information in the medical file as per policies and procedures · Inserts/ monitors Intravenous lines · Administers medications (intravenously, intramuscular, subcutaneous, orally, rectally) as prescribed by physician · Performs dressing change using aseptic techniques as per the prescribed protocol · Takes vital signs, empty drains and documents patient’s intake output on nursing charts and patient’s medical file · Assesses patient’s physical, emotional, mental and psychological status and reports any changes to Surgeon postoperatively · Provides patient education to patient/family · Coordinates patient’s activities and treatment between different departments · Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when needed · Supervises the Nurse Assistant job duties · Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by the patient’s condition and/or policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. · Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution · Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and staff · Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift · Participates in the Quality Improvement plan of the department · Ensures adequate supplies (Medication, Medical equipment, etc…) and stock is available to meet patient’s needs · Applies Universal Precaution techniques · Abides by ICRC policies and procedures