Enrolled Nurse - Theatre
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To deliver safe, quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety
Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence
Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : Enrolled Nurse Certificate
DESIRED EDUCATION : For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific speciality area
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE : 1 year post qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Basic life support trained
- Infection prevention and control
- Pharmacology
- Scientific nursing principles and process
- Patient assessment skills
- Nursing processes and procedures
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Nursing care plan skills
- Risk identification