Staff Nurse Urology

Summary:

Responsible to assess, plan and implement the total care of the conscious or conscious-sedated patient; including monitoring vital signs and electrocardiogram rhythms.

Education / Qualification Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification
  

Experience:

• Minimum (2) two years post graduate experience in an acute medical surgical unit, with strong, current experience in bedside urodynamics

License:

• Valid, current and clean national license to practice in country/state of origin

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs accurate and complete admission assessments
• Monitors and documents the patient’s condition and the effectiveness of care and/or interventions
• Establishes and implements a care plan based on sound nursing theory, scientific principles, professional judgment and individual patient needs
• Evaluates and updates the patient’s plan of care to facilitate the achievement of planned and expected outcomes
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol
• Assesses for and plans the educational needs of the patient
• Provides teaching and educational material to patients and/or families, which may include diagnosis, tests and procedures, safe and proper use of equipment, use of medications, injury prevention and nutritional needs
• Monitors and resolves customer service issues and provides feedback regarding satisfaction results to Nursing Leadership
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patients and families
• Interacts with patients, families and other visitors in a courteous, helpful manner
• Facilitates the incorporation of patient safety and Magnet principles into clinical nursing care
• Participates in clinical nursing research and supports CCAD research initiatives
• Keeps abreast of best practice information for nursing profession