Act as liaison between the scrub team and other OT and hospital staff, updating information regarding the progress of surgery, follow up from Laboratory and Radiology as required
Documents the nursing care of each patient from admission to discharge in accordance to facility medical record and documentation policy
Assists and provides documented patient and family health education, based upon the individual nursing care plan of the patient
Ensures patient environment is safe for patients and staff by utilizing infection control practices, adhering to International patient safety goals and following facility health and safety policies
Collaborates with the Multi-disciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to ensure quality care is delivered
Adhere to the safe administration of medication policy within the facility, administering prescribed medications, including narcotics as per scope of practice
Monitors the condition of patient and reports any changes to appropriate personnel
Ensures the traceability of endoscopic devices and disinfection processes
Perform endoscopy-related management tasks in connection with scheduling, room availability, endoscopes and equipment, operators, and the various types of procedures that are carried out
Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress
Utilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments, reporting any damages, equipment malfunctioning to the Bio – Medical department and nurse in charge immediately
Participates in nursing continuous quality improvement initiatives, in service education programmes, unit meetings and committee functions as assigned by nurse in charge
Initiates emergency, safety practices and fire safety measures as necessary
Reports all incidents through agreed channels and chain of command, ensuring Incident report is completed, submitted to nurse in charge and any immediate action required taken
Maintains unit stock/consumables, crash cart stock, in accordance with facility policy on medication expiry dates and safe location of consumable items
Maintains and adheres to patient confidentiality at all times
Responsible for attendance to yearly mandatory training as scheduled on mandatory training calendar
Responsible for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating knowledge through educational activities
Performs other job-related duties as assigned (within scope of practice)
The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment Contract
Position Requirements/Qualifications
Required
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing holding a BSc Nursing /Diploma of Nursing, not less than 3 years study duration
Minimum 2 years post-graduation experience with at least 1 years in current specialty (OT)
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