Senior Staff Nurse
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Job Purpose: |
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To ensure smooth functioning and management of the ward in order to provide quality nursing care in every shift. |
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Job Responsibilities: |
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• Check inventory of all equipment, crash cart and instruments as per the inventory register and inform the senior nurse /head nurse in case of any discrepancies noted. • Check the communication book for any new instructions during every shift. • Check the census of the department.
• Take over of all patients as per the guidelines mentioned in the handing over and taking over protocol. • Receive patients in the casualty, assess the patient & provide the necessary treatment. • Document the initial assessment findings in the progress notes. • Monitor vital signs routine / as per the orders and document it. • Ensure replacement of medicines, if not endorse to the next shift. • Post all IP issues and bedside procedures. • Complete all relevant documents. • Check the patient’s records for any changes, special orders etc. • Endorse the patients to the next shift staff. • Inform any special events during the shift to the Nursing Superintendent. • Prepare a brief report on the progress of the patient on the HIS and forward a copy to the Nursing Superintendent. • Ensure that all admissions, transfers and discharges are entered in the admission discharge register. • Prepare the patients for surgeries / procedures. • BLS and ACLS trained. |
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Candidate Requirements: |
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English; Excellent understanding of local languages.
- Demonstrate an organized, effective and timely approach to all tasks.
- Good communication skills and the ability to in-still confidence in patients.
- Ability to adhere to patient confidentiality.
- Ability to act as part of a multi – cultural and multidisciplinary team.
- Professional and personal flexibility.
- Ability to cope with stress.