Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work within scope of practice, putting health, wellbeing and safety of patients first while assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their needs
• Contribute to planning and delivery of nursing care under supervision of Registered Nurse ensuring patient-centered approach
• Assist in activities of daily living per patient care plan (distribution of meals, hygiene assistance)
• Maintain high standard of nursing care following evidence-based guidelines and unit competencies
• Act as patient advocate supporting patients’ dignity and rights
• Inform Registered Nurse of vital sign observations and care provided and document appropriately
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse immediately
• Respond to emergencies according to organization policies and perform Basic Life Support as required
• Facilitate post-discharge clinic visits/tests including scheduling follow-up and referral appointments
• Arrange patient transportation as required
• Maintain flow of documents for scanning if needed
• Provide direct patient care according to therapeutic plan under supervision of Registered Nurse
• Assist Registered Nurse in preparation and maintenance of effective patient care plan
• Record detailed report of care in patient’s official record reflecting therapeutic plan
• Reinforce instructions given to patient by physician/Registered Nurse and refer new instruction needs to Registered Nurse
• Perform other duties as assigned by Registered Nurse within scope of practice
• Ask for clarification from Registered Nurse when in doubt and escalate to colleagues when not competent to undertake required care
• Be competent with mandatory and unit specific competencies on Elsevier platform
• Demonstrate proficiency in emergency procedures, equipment, and department protocols
• Participate in ongoing programs and certification to maintain clinical competency
• Comply with unit Scope of service
• Perform nursing care for outpatient department patients optimizing patient safety and reducing errors
• Demonstrate excellent observation skills, critical thinking and quick effective decision making
• Function efficiently within assigned clinic and relieve other nursing units if necessary
• Ensure safety of patients in assigned clinic and organization of duties
• Accurately monitor and record patient condition and ensure investigation reports available
• Perform assessments and reassessments per policy according to clinic assigned
• Provide age-appropriate patient care per standard of care
• Report abnormalities in patient condition immediately to medical staff
• Prepare patient for emergency surgeries
• Assist physician with procedures and perform technical/manual skill services
• Perform routine nursing procedures/skills as per clinic assigned
• Able to perform ECG
• Ensure equipment is maintained and report faults to Nurse Manager/Engineering

Desired Candidate Profile

• Appropriate license to work as an assistant nurse in relevant regulatory health authority
• Manage own professional re-licensure
• Hold valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card
• Willingness to work across departments and be On Call when necessary
• Competent with mandatory and unit specific competencies on Elsevier platform
• Excellent observation skills, critical thinking and ability to make quick decisions
• Proficiency in emergency procedures and equipment
• Ability to perform ECG and routine nursing procedures

Employment Type

• Full-time

Company Industry

• MedicalHealthcareDiagnosticsMedical Devices

Department / Functional Area

• DoctorNurseParamedicsHospital TechniciansMedical Research

Keywords

• Assistant NurseOPDOutpatientNursing CarePatient CareBasic Life SupportBLSECGElsevierClinical CompetencyVital SignsPatient AdvocacyEmergency ProceduresDocumentationPatient Assessment

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work within scope of practice, putting health, wellbeing and safety of patients first while assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their needs
• Contribute to planning and delivery of nursing care under supervision of Registered Nurse ensuring patient-centered approach
• Assist in activities of daily living per patient care plan (distribution of meals, hygiene assistance)
• Maintain high standard of nursing care following evidence-based guidelines and unit competencies
• Act as patient advocate supporting patients’ dignity and rights
• Inform Registered Nurse of vital sign observations and care provided and document appropriately
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse immediately
• Respond to emergencies according to organization policies and perform Basic Life Support as required
• Facilitate post-discharge clinic visits/tests including scheduling follow-up and referral appointments
• Arrange patient transportation as required
• Maintain flow of documents for scanning if needed
• Provide direct patient care according to therapeutic plan under supervision of Registered Nurse
• Assist Registered Nurse in preparation and maintenance of effective patient care plan
• Record detailed report of care in patient’s official record reflecting therapeutic plan
• Reinforce instructions given to patient by physician/Registered Nurse and refer new instruction needs to Registered Nurse
• Perform other duties as assigned by Registered Nurse within scope of practice
• Ask for clarification from Registered Nurse when in doubt and escalate to colleagues when not competent to undertake required care
• Be competent with mandatory and unit specific competencies on Elsevier platform
• Demonstrate proficiency in emergency procedures, equipment, and department protocols
• Participate in ongoing programs and certification to maintain clinical competency
• Comply with unit Scope of service
• Perform nursing care for outpatient department patients optimizing patient safety and reducing errors
• Demonstrate excellent observation skills, critical thinking and quick effective decision making
• Function efficiently within assigned clinic and relieve other nursing units if necessary
• Ensure safety of patients in assigned clinic and organization of duties
• Accurately monitor and record patient condition and ensure investigation reports available
• Perform assessments and reassessments per policy according to clinic assigned
• Provide age-appropriate patient care per standard of care
• Report abnormalities in patient condition immediately to medical staff
• Prepare patient for emergency surgeries
• Assist physician with procedures and perform technical/manual skill services
• Perform routine nursing procedures/skills as per clinic assigned
• Able to perform ECG
• Ensure equipment is maintained and report faults to Nurse Manager/Engineering

Desired Candidate Profile

• Appropriate license to work as an assistant nurse in relevant regulatory health authority
• Manage own professional re-licensure
• Hold valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card
• Willingness to work across departments and be On Call when necessary
• Competent with mandatory and unit specific competencies on Elsevier platform
• Excellent observation skills, critical thinking and ability to make quick decisions
• Proficiency in emergency procedures and equipment
• Ability to perform ECG and routine nursing procedures

Employment Type

• Full-time

Company Industry

• MedicalHealthcareDiagnosticsMedical Devices

Department / Functional Area

• DoctorNurseParamedicsHospital TechniciansMedical Research

Keywords

• Assistant NurseOPDOutpatientNursing CarePatient CareBasic Life SupportBLSECGElsevierClinical CompetencyVital SignsPatient AdvocacyEmergency ProceduresDocumentationPatient Assessment