:The post holder will always work within the scope of practice, putting the health, wellbeing and safety of their patient first as they assess, plan, implement and evaluate their needs.Responsibilities:
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, re-assessment and collect pertinent data about the patient's health or situation.
Understand and analyse 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 interprofessional team, in collaboration with the patient and patient's bystanders.
Record vital signs, recognize, address and escalate all abnormalities.
Maintain and update technical and clinical skills related to nursing practice.
Employ strategies to promote patients' health and a safe environment.
Understand different diagnostic tests and laboratory examinations.
Perform essential life support as per regulatory requirements and scope such as but not limited to Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation etc.
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.
Assist in medical procedures invasive or non-invasive as needed.
Facilitate the process of safe patient`s admission, transfer and discharge.
Competent with all the mandatory and unit specific competencies supported and assigned on Elsevier platform to ensure adherence to evidence Based practices.
Demonstrate proficiency in emergency procedures, equipment, and protocols relevant to the department.
Participate in ongoing programs and certification to support professional growth and maintain clinical competency.
Comply with unit Scope of service.
Conduct continuous and detailed monitoring of vital signs, hemodynamics, and oxygenation.
Perform frequent and thorough patient assessments to detect subtle changes in condition.
Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, ventilators, and other advanced equipment.
Administer high alert medications (e.g., vasopressors, sedatives, and inotropes).
Manage advanced airway devices, such as ventilators, tracheostomies, ICD and endotracheal tubes.
Perform procedures like arterial blood sampling ,insertion of IV Cannula and assisting with central line insertion, PICC line insertion, assisting thoracentesis and paracentesis
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members that includes intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, speech therapist, physiotherapist and specialists.
Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds to discuss care plans and goals.
Recognize and respond promptly to code situations (e.g., Code Blue).
Use BLS, ACLS and PALS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and other emergency protocols when necessary.
Educate patients and families about their condition and care plans.
Provide emotional support and guidance during critical situations.
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation in the EMR (Electronic Medical Record)and physical flow charts
Communicate updates and changes to the healthcare team effectively.
Support patients and families through difficult decisions, including palliative care, End of life care discussions.
Provide compassionate care in end-of-life situations.
Be proficient in managing Hemodialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Maintain required certifications like BLS, ACLS, and PALS
Maintaining Unit specific and General nursing Competencies by Elsevier
Qualifications:
Have an appropriate license to work as a registered nurse in the relevant regulatory health authority with all the qualifications and experience these mandates.
Manage their own professional re-licensure.
Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card.
Be willing to work across departments and on call when necessary.
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)