Staff Nurse

Job Description
  • Performs job functions consistent with the Institution’s mission and vision statements and witnesses the BHSMC core values in the discharge of his functions.
  • Acts as a primary Nurse to allocated patient (s) under the supervision and support of a Head Nurse or above, plans, implements and evaluates patient programs of care, focusing particularly on risk assessment and risk management.
  • Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
  • Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
  • Ensures the maintenance of high standards in all ward procedures and treatments including the storage, custody and safe administration of medicines.
  • Reports to a senior staff nurse or above, any circumstances which may compromise the effective delivery of care, safety or day to day management of an area.
  • Maintains accurate, detailed reports and patient records. Assists in ensuring that all clinical documentation/procedures comply with all applicable legislative and statutory requirements.
  • Attends and takes part in ward rounds and other multi- disciplinary meetings.
  • Assists in the procedures for admission and discharge of patients.
  • Assists in ensuring that the requirements of the care program approach are met.
  • Participates in the Orientation of new employees.
  • Performs such other duties and responsibilities analogous, germane or related to and/or implied from the above enumeration of duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
  • Registered Nurse with valid PRC License
  • One (1) year patient care experience required; Geriatric Nursing experience is desirable
  • Complete training of triage, intravenous insertion
  • Six (6) hours of relevant training in the last two years

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