Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head Nurse s/he will be responsible for the following:
Provide care that is directed towards achieving health gains for the patient recognizing the unique needs of the individual patient and the role of the family in the provision of total care.
Provide skilled nursing services in accordance with the orders of a physician and / or under a plan of care.
Duties are as follows but not limited to:
Monitoring of vital signs during home care; blood pressure, heart rate, temperature and oximeter statistics
Monitoring of blood glucose levels, and providing teaching and support for client and family
Preparation and/or administration of medications including Pre-Pour Medications, Pre-Load Syringes as required;
Medication monitoring and support for clients with acute or chronic health conditions;
Observing skin colour, texture and general condition to find infection early in clients
Wound assessment and dressing changes
Monitor and care of catheters and ostomy
Skilled in I.V. Therapy and P.I.C.C. Lines
Provide Advanced Foot Care
Monitor pain control
Cardiac Assessments
Supervision/health teaching and support for family and caregivers on regular basis;
Ability to assess mental status
Report concerns and/or changes in clients health to Head Nurse and/or service manager or other health care
Provide continuous supportive care and advanced clinical nursing skills in a home care setting;
Implement nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan;
Describe, evaluate and document client’s/family’s/caregivers responses to care plans utilizing established procedures;
Utilize appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client/family/caregiver;
Describe and document nursing processes clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately, according to Health Services standards;
Evaluate client’s/families/caregiver’s responses to care plan for achievement of realistic client-centered outcome and advises Head Nurse as required;
Respect client’s choices and decisions;
Establish teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients and families
Maintain and reinforce confidentiality and disciplines of information.
Requirements
Ability to deliver effective home care
Ability to function effectively both independently and as a team member
Highly motivated and committed to professional nursing development
Ability to provide effective and accurate information through exceptional communication skills
Qualifications and Work Experience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing /or holder of a 3-4 year Diploma
Professional Nurse Registration in country of origin
Current Intermediate life support certification
Minimum two (2) years’ experience community based nursing practice
Experience in neonatal, pediatric or adult home care service
