Registered Nurse - Pediatric OPD

Job Description

• Assists specialists / consultants in the specific procedures done in the pediatric OPD.
• Performs the initial assessment of the patients
• Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort
• Ensures strict aseptic techniques are followed while performing the various procedures in the department
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the unit as per infection control and waste management policy of the hospital
• Demonstrates deep knowledge in the nursing care of patients with varied illness
• Demonstrates vigilance in identifying patients with communicable diseases and following the appropriate isolation technique for such patients
• Provides appropriate health teaching to the patient and family about further management and care
• Prepares, administers and documents medication, nebulization and vaccination if given to the patient
• Maintains and updates all relevant patient documentations/medical records as per hospital policy and procedures. 
• Maintains confidentiality of patient’s records
• Coordinates with the front office desk of her/his designated area for smooth functioning and optimum patient care
• Follows the reporting mechanisms/chain of command in the Nursing Department. Ensuring patient care issues are correctly and quickly reported.
• Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating and continuing education.
• Competent with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation technique
• Responsible for checking the crash cart as per the checklist 
• Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of medications including high alert medications, narcotics and vaccines as per hospital policy
• Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of Hazmat items including the MSDS as per hospital policy
• Ensures preventative and ongoing maintenance of equipment is carried out, reporting all failures or deficiencies through appropriate department head
• Demonstrates an economical approach to the utilization of equipment’s and supplies while assisting the Charge Nurse to maintain an appropriate ward stock.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge and participates in fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other necessary precautions as per hospital policy.
• Takes responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Charge Nurse as assigned 
• Demonstrates strict adherence to all hospital policies and procedures
• Carries out other duties as instructed by the Nursing Shift Supervisor / Nursing Director.
• Responsible for implementing health and safety measures related to the Pandemic for themselves and others by their actions or omissions, and continue the provision of health-care during a pandemic.
• Responsible to comply with the managements instructions and policies, i.e. follow safe work practices, use equipment, wear protective equipment, participate in training, and report hazards or injury, etc.
• Responsible to monitor their own health and immediately report any issues of concern to their HOD.