Enrolled Nursing Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the initial and ongoing assessment of patients/clients 
• Assists with activities related to diagnosis and treatment of the client/patient including; but not limited to: 
  • Taking and recording vital signs, heights and weight 
  • Maintaining fluid balance chart 
  • Simple dressing to wounds and ulcers 
  • Meeting the personal hygiene needs of patients 
  • Collecting and testing specified samples 
• Participates in preparing the plan of nursing care for the individual 
• Records and reports patient observations in care plans to ensure maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records 
• Co-operates with and maintains good relationships with team members and other disciplines that are attending and treating clients to maximise patient care 
• Maintains good relationships and an empathic approach to patients/clients’ care givers and relatives and refers them to a Registered Nurse for any questions they may have on the clients’ condition or for any suggestions or complaints that they wish to raise 
• Prepares patients for examination, treatment and diagnostic tests Promotes self-care of clients/ patients and families 
• Maintains a therapeutic and safe environment
• Collaborates with other members of the health team in maintaining and evaluating client care 
• Participates in maintaining patient/ care records and reporting system 
• Participates in the implementation and evaluation of client/patient teaching programs 
• Attends in-service education programmes geared towards professional development 
• Participates in the development and review of unit goals and objectives 
• Adheres to ward and unit procedures in maintaining and conserving materials and equipment using the principles of universal precautions 
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment according to procedure guidelines 
• Adheres to protocols, guidelines, policies and procedures relevant to Accreditation Standards, Public Health, Infection Control, Occupational Health and Safety, MoH/ DHSS, Registering Board/Association and the TRHA 
• Performs other related duties as assigned 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Continuity of patient care 
• Maintaining currency of professional registration/enrolment/licensure
• Continuing Professional Development 
• Personal actions or omissions relating to own clinical practice and advice given to members of the team 
• Disclosure and non-disclosure of information 

AUTHORITIES

• To liaise with intra and inter-departmental representatives 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to work overtime, public holidays and weekends as requested 
• Staff must avail themselves as far as possible for duty in the event of an emergency or disaster 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None 

REPORTING

• Reports directly to the Unit Manager or duly authorised officer 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The ability to take personal accountability to identify, respond to and act on service needs, maintaining a focus on the patient/stakeholder
• The ability to understand and value individual differences and to consider these differences when working with others 
• The ability to maintain a level of sensitivity and flexibility for the diverse needs and perspectives of others 
• The ability to work with others and establish relationships through trust, feedback and demonstrating mutual respect, acknowledging that learning to work with and for others is an active, co-evolutionary process 
• ICT skills Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite; ability to search inter and intranet 
• Excellent inter-personal skills 

CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE

• Nursing Assistant Certification from an accredited educational institution
• Current enrolment with the Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago
• Post-basic training in sub-speciality area will be an asset

We thank you for your interest in Tobago Regional Health Authority but UNSUITABLE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED