أخصائي تمريض – عناية مركزة أطفال / Staff Nurse – PICU – Ministry of Defense -Medical Services Directorate

• Duties and responsibilities:

 

 

 

• Administrative

 

 

 

 

 Provides a leadership & resource role in the provision of patient care

Acts as a unit management resource for example charge nurse, or team leader as assigned

Addresses issues using a problem-solving framework. Initiates the nursing or medical / administrative chain of command if unable to resolve issues

Liaisons with other health care team members & departments to provide continuity of patient care & units activities.

Must have strong analytical, interpersonal and decision-making skills.

Clinical

Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process within established hospital & unit specific policies and procedures.

Demonstrates knowledge & clinical assessment skills appropriate to clinical area.

Takes direct & appropriate action in urgent & emergency situations

Monitoring vital signs and ensuring the proper functions of feeding tubes, ventilators, catheters and other life support equipments.

Documents all assessments, interventions & other information in the patient’s health care record in a timely & ongoing manner

Promotes continuity of care through oral written communication

Demonstrates effective communication & collaboration skills when interacting with patients, families, & other health care team members

Acts as patient advocate by supporting the basic rights, values and beliefs of the patient.

Complies with the hospital Infection Control & Safety Protocols

Education & Research

 

Works with all health care team members in activities designed for the improvement of patient care outcomes

Acts as a preceptor and/or resource for new employees, trainees & other staff

Assumes responsibility for own professional growth identifying the areas of clinical knowledge & skills that requires development

Uses research / current references in the provision of evidence-based care

Participates in teaching & mentoring of nurses and trainees

Quality

Anticipates & acts to maintain a safe environment

Assesses own care to patient care systems and continuously seek ways to improve

Complies with and participates in Quality Management processes & activities

 Professionalism

Serves as a professional role model, teacher & resource person

Develops & utilizes professional collegial networking

Demonstrates respect, compassion & cultural sensitivity to patients, families & other hospital employees

Advocates for excellence in patient care & rights

Assumes responsibility for own actions, decisions & behaviours

Demonstrate initiative in the performance of duties

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate