- Assist in the creation of a pleasant unit atmosphere and a clean safe environment.
- Participate in direct patient care works as a team member and promotes highest standards of evidence-base practice.
- Direct support staff as appropriate in the provision of care of the patient providing supervision as necessary.
- Assist with identifying and reporting accidents and incidents.
- Assign and coordinate patient care and related duties.
- Collaborate with head nurse to obtain necessary human and material resources.
- Recognize others needs for assistance and intervene as necessary.
- Make decisions and convey appropriately to team members.
- Assist in safeguarding the welfare and safety of patients and other staff by being aware of:
- Health & Safety at Work
- Fire Prevention and Management
- Infection Control Procedures
- Demonstrate effective communication by defining rationale for assignments, reporting problems or concerns to the Head Nurse and serving a liaison with other departments.
- Coordinate patient admission/discharge/transfer arrangements.
- Arrange for continuing outpatient services and arrange for home care referral as needed.
- Triage patient problems as necessary.
- Participate fully in multi-disciplinary patient rounds and advise as necessary.
- Maintain awareness of patient condition and staff workloads.
- Complete and exchange of information between the incoming and outgoing nursing staff by communicating patient care needs and unusual events.
- Ensure patient /staff confidentiality.
- Maintain patient records accurately and promptly and accordance with Policies and Procedures.
- Assist in maintaining safe custody of drugs in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.
- Assist in establishing and monitoring protocols and pathways.
- Develop an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of supplies and equipment.
- Act as facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.
- Facilitate the orientation programme for new members of staff.
- Work as a preceptor/mentor in the support and development of junior staff.
- Assist in monitoring staff performance and participate in stall review.
- Keep up to date with relevant clinical and professional development in nursing.
- Be aware of the role of the EMS in handling complaints, according to Total Quality Management (TQM) policy and procedure.
- Contribute to the setting of standards and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintain standards.
- Uphold quality initiatives that improve “customer care” and enhances the interface between staff, patients, families and visitors.
- Participate in a programme of clinical supervision
- Follow all hospital related policies and procedures.
- Ensure self-motivation for personal continuing education
- Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Utilize assessment and re-assessment, skills and coordinating to determine the patient needs and concerns.
- Join doctor’s round to provide accurate reports of patient’s condition, reaction to any medication and treatments rendered.
- As any other duties/patient care assigned by head of the department.
