Staff Nurse Operating Room – (LOCUM)

Summary

This is a Short term contract (90 days). An opportunity to see the place and get a feeling for it before committing to a long term contract. No Obligations and BO Commitment required. Successful candidate must mobilize at a short notice (2-3 weeks).

Education / Qualification Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in Operating Room from North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.

License:

• Current and in good Standing Nursing License/Registration (RN) to practice in country of residence

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Demonstrates knowledge and clinical assessment skills appropriate to the area.
• Documents nursing interactions in patients clinical record
• Supervises nursing care provided by maintaining high visibility (100% clinical presence) with staff/patients on area(s) of responsibility
• Promotes continuity of patient care through oral and written communication
• Takes direct and appropriate action in urgent and emergency situations
• Completes assigned responsibilities within established hospital, divisional and unit specific guidelines, policies and procedures, standards and protocols
• Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with patients/families, other health care team members and staff of other departments

Administration:

• Coordinates staff activities and acts as resource throughout shift to ensure adequate nursing and resources for patient care
• Addresses issues using the problem solving process and utilizes the nursing/medical chain of command appropriately
• Liaisons with other departments to ensure continuity of care for patients
• Maintains all records pertaining to the operation of the area of assignment and generates reports as required