Job Description

Responsibilities

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 CS 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 

Qualifications