Senior Staff Nurse

Job Description

Core Job Responsibilities Collects information on patient status from a variety of sources using assessment skills including observation, communication and physical assessment. Completes nursing portion of history and physical assessment on all assigned patients on entry to the specific unit Completes the vital signs and pain assessment every visit, and documents all interactions with the patient in the progress notes Sets priorities when planning and carrying out Doctors orders and care. Initiates prompt nursing interventions based on changes in the patient s condition, age and circumstances, if necessary. Is adept and knowledgeable with the use of specific equipment used in the assigned department. Ensures timely and accurate documentation of all patient records according to standards and policies. Anticipates, recognizes and manages emergencies, and unsafe situations / practices, and initiates appropriate and timely intervention. Influences and facilitates change within the department to improve standards of care. Performs all duties in a professional and confidential manner Specific Core Skills - Based on specialised clinical area within the organization Outpatients - Specialty based Consult rooms, Endoscopy & Dialysis Day Care - Chemotherapy Wards - Medical & Surgical, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Critical Care Areas - Adult ICUs, Obstetric ICUs, Paediatric ICUs & Neonatal ICUs Operation Theatres