Assistant Nurse - OPD

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, assess and implement nursing care for patients ensuring a patient centered approach to care.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, 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 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.
• Understand the basic indications for medications, recognizes side effects and reports to the Registered Nurse appropriately.
• Ensure the Registered Nurse is informed of observations and care provided for patients and document appropriately.
• Report any significant changes in the patient’s condition to a Registered Nurse immediately.
• Respond to all levels of 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.
• Give direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed be the patient care plan under direction of a Registered Nurse.