Ensure and oversee the care that is delivered to all patients in the unit is safe, appropriate and effective. Determine nursing interventions based on assessment data. Prioritizes identified needs, Implement nursing actions and evaluates patient outcomes. Develops or revises the plan of care Deliver identified patient needs. Co-ordinate the overall clinical activities of the unit when assigned to the charge nurse role. Collaborate with the Nursing Supervisor on staffing for a particular shift. Plan, implement and evaluate clinical programs. Evaluate the ability of the patient/family/significant others to understand and participate in decisions about their care. Facilitate patient education. Maintains accurate clinical records. Perform advanced or specialized nursing skills competently and independently.  Maintain current knowledge of clinical nursing practice.  Act as a clinical resource for staff on unit. Communicate and consult with other health care disciplines. Act as a patient advocate. Represent nursing at multidisciplinary rounds. Participate in the development of standards, procedures and protocols. Facilitate evidence based practice.  Promote change in nursing practice when required. Take a proactive role under the guidance of Nursing Management/Nursing Education in training, education and CQI activities of nursing staff.  Promote a learning environment. Identify opportunities for improvement. Perform other professional duties as may be assigned within his/her scope and ability. 

Responsilbilities specific for IP

 

Responsible for crash cart and disaster preparedness cart in the OPD. Maintenance of equipment, drug and consumable stock in the unit. Conduct regular nursing rounds and receive feedback from doctors and patients. Responsible for supervision of the nurses and ward attendants.  Conduct monthly meetings and departmental drills

 

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care given to patients in an effective and organized manner in the Inpatient ward Directs and supervises all administrative and clinical activities in Inpatient Departments Ensures good communication with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality care is given to all patients. Ensures initial assessment and reassessment of patients in the department are completed. Demonstrates knowledge of electronic fetal monitoring using CTG and central monitoring system (ie OB TV) Demonstrates skills in routine care for newborns, rooming in with mothers. Participates in emergency code drills and performs when necessary Demonstrates ability to delegate tasks as per staff skills and scope of practice. Demonstrates knowledge of and able to provide care to all Specialties that falls within the hospitals scope of practice.Demonstrates knowledge in caring for patients admitted for induction of labor. Follows IV protocols as per hospital policy/guidelines and initiates Intravenous Therapy as per Doctors orders Performs post-partum care of mother, performs fundal massage and monitors vital signs, blood loss as needed and promotes newborn/parent bonding Ensures  the Appropriateness review of medications is completed Responsible for coordinating with the Obstetrician, Neonatologist / Pediatrician and other allied workers to provide comprehensive care to patients. Responsible for ensuring aseptic techniques are followed while performing various procedures. Ensures correct infection control practices are maintained within the unit. Actively promotes and assists mothers with breastfeeding, basic newborn care and provides patient education. Has skills and knowledge on collection of specimens, bloods for diagnostic testing and critical values Knowledge on ordering blood products and monitoring patients when receiving blood products. Ensures staffs have knowledge of Obstetric emergencies, nursing management and care as per protocols. Provides appropriate health education to patients and their family. Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique.