General Nurse

SUMMARY

Our client is hiring a General Nurse to join the team.

A suitable candidate should be a motivated and multi-skilled individual that meets the requirements of the role.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE

• Observe and assess patients.
• Effect comprehensive nursing care plans for patients.
• Administer treatments and medications.
• Monitor and report symptoms and changes in patient status.
• Collaborate with the medical team on patient status.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records.
• Prepare patients and assist with patient examinations and therapies.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Modify treatment plans where indicated.
• Advise patients on health maintenance and preventative medicine.
• Provide educational, emotional and psychological support to patients and family members.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with healthcare procedures and regulations.
• Adhere to infection-control protocols.
• Follow medication administration and storage procedures and regulations.
• Monitor and coordinate maintenance of equipment operation and inventory.
• Check and maintain nursing supplies inventory.
• Educate and instruct patients on home care needs.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Associate degree, bachelor's degree or diploma from an approved nursing program.
• Current licensure by the relevant state nursing board.
• Certifications as required such as BLS, CPR and ACLS.
• Relevant experience.
• Teamwork.
• Communication skills.
• Planning and organizing.
• Attention to detail.
• Stress tolerance.