Job Description

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife, contribute to the overall planning and
delivery of nursing/midwifery care for patients ensuring a patient cantered approach to care.


Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, assist in the activities of daily living for
patients in accordance with the patient care plan e.g. distribution of patient meals and assisting patients with


hygiene needs.


Maintain a high standard of nursing/midwifery care for patients, working within evidence-based guidelines
and unit specific competencies.


Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support the patients' dignity and rights at
all times.


Ensure the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife is informed of vital sign observations and care provided for
patients and document appropriately.


Observe and report changes in the patient's condition and reactions to different aspects of care to a
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife immediately.


Respond to emergencies according to the organization's policies and procedures Facilitate post discharge clinic visits and/or tests as required including scheduling follow-up and referral
appointments


Help arrange patient transportation as required. Maintain flow of documents for scanning if needed. Provide direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed by the
patient care plan under supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.


Provide appropriate information to assist the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, in the preparation and
maintenance of an effective patient care plan.


Record in the patient's official record a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and
specific aspects of the patient care plan under direction of Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.


Reinforce instructions given to the patient by the physician and Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, and
refers new needs for instruction to the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.



Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife, contribute to the overall planning and
delivery of nursing/midwifery care for patients ensuring a patient cantered approach to care.


Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, assist in the activities of daily living for
patients in accordance with the patient care plan e.g. distribution of patient meals and assisting patients with


hygiene needs.


Maintain a high standard of nursing/midwifery care for patients, working within evidence-based guidelines
and unit specific competencies.


Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support the patients' dignity and rights at
all times.


Ensure the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife is informed of vital sign observations and care provided for
patients and document appropriately.


Observe and report changes in the patient's condition and reactions to different aspects of care to a
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife immediately.


Respond to emergencies according to the organization's policies and procedures Facilitate post discharge clinic visits and/or tests as required including scheduling follow-up and referral
appointments


Help arrange patient transportation as required. Maintain flow of documents for scanning if needed. Provide direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed by the
patient care plan under supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.


Provide appropriate information to assist the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, in the preparation and
maintenance of an effective patient care plan.


Record in the patient's official record a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and
specific aspects of the patient care plan under direction of Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.


Reinforce instructions given to the patient by the physician and Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, and
refers new needs for instruction to the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.



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