QUALIFICATIONS

NMBI Registered General Nurse licence.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years recent relevant post registration experience in the acute hospital setting.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing essential.
Post Graduate course desirable.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate experience in mentorship/preceptorship.
Have proven clinical and professional managerial ability.
It is desirable that the candidate has a teaching and assessing course, basic IT skills and experience in presentation skills.
Have a strong commitment to pre and post registration nurse education.
Demonstrate the practice of teaching in the clinical area.
Display evidence of continuing professional development.
Computer skills essential.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

Provide professional nursing skills in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care for assigned patients while providing exceptional patient care in an environment where qualify, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

Participate as a Recovery Room Nurse providing physical and psychological care to immediate post-operative patients.
Work within professional guidelines as laid down by NMBI Code of Conduct for Nurses.
Carry out all Recovery Room Nursing practice in accordance with Beacon Hospital Theatre and Recovery Room Policies; including the care, control and administration of medicines.
Maintain accurate nursing records and theatre and recovery records as per hospital policy.
Collaborate with Theatre Staff in order to provide a high standard of nursing practice.
Maintain and update own knowledge continuously, and participate in on-going education.
Be aware of the hazards which can occur within the Theatre and Recovery Room Department, i.e. electrical, chemical and transport, and initiate preventative measures.
Monitor and supervise the safe maintenance of equipment; reporting problems to the Clinical Coordinator or her deputy.
Foster a learning environment for the benefit of staff in Theatre and Recovery Room.
Assist less experienced staff to develop their skills in Recovery Room Nursing.
Deputise for the Clinical Coordinator in their absence
Assist with the duty roster in order to provide effective staffing cover to meet the needs of the department.
Rotate within all specialities as required by the Theatre Manager.
Discuss any problems or potential problems with the Clinical Coordinator or Nurse in Charge.
Such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time by the Hospital authority through the Director of Nursing Services.
Keep up to date with mandatory training such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).