Registered Nurse - Trauma

JOB PURPOSE

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care which is evidence based utilizing all available resources and ensuring involvement with the patient, family, care givers and significant others. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Admits patients in accordance with the Admission Policy of the Unit/ Ward.
• Performs nursing assessment within one hour of patient’s admission.
• Classifies patients/clients according to acuity of illness. 
• Develops and implements nursing care plans making updates and modifications as appropriate. 
• Empowers patients through counselling to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future lifestyle by practicing in an open transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care. 
• Maintains accurate patient records of nursing interventions and outcomes within agreed standards. 
• Ensures handover of patients’ cases to incoming officer on completion of shift.
• Provides safe and accurate administration of medication, intravenous fluids and blood transfusion. 
• Maintains a therapeutic and safe environment. 
• Contributes to the investigation of facts in adverse incidents. 
• Practices strict isolation techniques in the care of patients, as appropriate
• Practices seclusion and restraint techniques in the case of mentally ill patients, as appropriate. 
• Evaluates and assess nursing care given by junior staff.
• Provides support, empathy and reassurance to patients and their families in the delivery of patient care. 
• Participates in case conferences as required. 
• Participates in audit activities and research ensuring the best clinical practice is being delivered where appropriate. 
• Works as a team player by maintaining good interpersonal relationships peers.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings as appropriate. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution. 
• Current Registration with the Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Post Basic Trauma Training 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses. 
• Knowledge of current trends in Nursing. 
• Ability to take personal accountability to identify, respond to and act on service needs, maintaining a focus on the patient/stakeholder. 
• Ability to understand and value individual differences and to consider these differences when working with others. 
• Ability to maintain a level of sensitivity and flexibility for the diverse needs and perspectives of others. 
• Excellent inter-personal skills.

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