Registered Nurse - IP

Job Description

• Collects information on patient status from a variety of sources using assessment skills including observation, communication and physical assessment.
• Completes Nursing Initial Assessment on all assigned patients at the time of entry to the Inpatient department. Pain assessment MUST be documented as per policy.
• Plans care needed during the In-Patient visit.
• Sets priorities when planning and giving care.
• Initiates prompt nursing interventions bases on changes in the patient condition, age and circumstances,
• Is adept and knowledgeable with the use of specific equipment used in the assigned department.
• Is a developing clinical expert within the In-Patient department
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of all patients records according to CSEC standards and policies.
• Anticipates, recognizes and manages emergencies, and unsafe situations/practice, and initiates appropriate and timely intervention.
• Influences and facilitates change within the department in order to improve standards of care.
• Performs all duties in a professional and confidential manner