Assistant Nurse

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife, contribute to the overall planning and delivery of nursing/midwifery care for patients ensuring a patient cantered approach to care. 
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, assist in the activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan e.g. distribution of patient meals and assisting patients with hygiene needs. 
• Maintain a high standard of nursing/midwifery care for patients, working within evidence-based guidelines and unit specific competencies.
• Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support the patients’ dignity and rights at all times. 
• Ensure the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife is informed of vital sign observations and care provided for patients and document appropriately.
• Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition and reactions to different aspects of care to a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife immediately.
• Respond to emergencies according to the organization’s policies and procedures
• Facilitate post discharge clinic visits and/or tests as required including scheduling follow-up and referral appointments
• Help arrange patient transportation as required.
• Maintain flow of documents for scanning if needed.
• Provide direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed by the patient care plan under supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife. 
• Provide appropriate information to assist the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, in the preparation and maintenance of an effective patient care plan. 
• Record in the patient’s official record a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan under direction of Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife. 
• Reinforce instructions given to the patient by the physician and Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, and refers new needs for instruction to the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife. 
• Initiate emergency assistance as per policies and procedures and perform Basic Life Support as per regulatory requirements and scope.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, and within the scope of practice 
• Ask questions when in doubt for clarification by the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.
• Escalate to and seek expert advice from colleagues when unable to or not competent to undertake required care.