28/03/2021
Job description / Role
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the organizations policy and procedures and the unit scope of service.
• Assumes accountability and responsibility for own practice and does not carry out tasks beyond level of competence.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice in the provision of care
• Coordinates individualized care from point of first contact throughout the episode of care, incorporating discharge planning in the plan of care.
• Identifies significant changes in patient conditions, initiates appropriate action and reports to immediate supervisor or physician as appropriate.
• Prioritizes patient care based on ongoing assessment of patient needs
• Participates in the referral process and utilizes available resources for the provision of comprehensive care to patients and families as per organizational policy.
• Demonstrates service excellence and acts as a patient advocate to support the patient’s rights and dignity at all times.
• Facilitates a climate of mutual understanding, and appreciation of cross cultural differences inherent in a multicultural society.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and family centered care
• Is accountable and responsible to practice within the Ministry of Health and HA-AD Narcotic Policies and Procedures.
• Reports Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR’s) and Medication errors in accordance with organization policy.
• Responds to all levels of emergencies according to the organizations policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of resource consumption and practices within a cost effective framework.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of patient, family, and the organization information in accordance with the confidentiality policy.
• Responsible for documentation and participates in the use of information technology and relevant electronic medical records.
• Facilitates effective communication between the patient, family and the interdisciplinary health care team as required.
• Liaises with other health care providers as necessary to ensure appropriate and timely interventions for patients and for discharge planning.
• Actively participates in meetings, rounds and case conferences in the role of primary nurse.
• Provides comprehensive clinical handover and reports as required to ensure patient safety.
• Ensures that nursing documentation is compliant with organization policies and procedures.
• Ensures documentation reflects a continuous, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of all patient care events.
• Establishes and maintains professional boundaries with patients and members of the health care team.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT
• Experience: 3 years of experience post qualification in related field
• DHA eligibility letter or DHA license
• Strong Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Employment: Full Time
• Attention to detail.
