Hospital On Call Nurse
Hospital On Call Nurse
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Job Description
Job Purpose
The Hospital OnCall Nurse role will be responsible for providing flexible highquality nursing care across various departments addressing immediate patient needs and supporting critical care situations. This role involves responding quickly to callouts collaborating with medical staff and providing relief support for patient care during peak times or emergencies.
Core Responsibilities
Emergency Response and Patient Stabilization
- Respond promptly to emergency situations and provide initial patient assessment.
- Administer emergency care including CPR wound care and pain management.
- Coordinate with emergency teams to transfer patients to appropriate departments.
- Use critical thinking to make rapid decisions in lifesaving situations.
- Ensure clear communication with oncall doctors and emergency staff.
Flexible Department Support
- Assist doctors in performing emergency procedures including intubations and suturing.
- Prepare equipment and ensure a sterile environment for all procedures.
- Monitor patients closely during procedures and report any adverse reactions.
- Provide postprocedure care and communicate followup instructions to patients.
- Document each procedure accurately noting any patient responses or complications.
Patient Monitoring and Documentation
- Conduct patient assessments including vital signs and symptom monitoring.
- Record patient conditions treatments administered and response to care.
- Follow up on patients as needed based on initial findings and ongoing symptoms.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with hospital policies.
- Provide verbal and written patient updates during shift changes.
Coordination with Healthcare Teams
- Work closely with doctors nurses and allied health professionals in care planning.
- Communicate patient information effectively during handovers and briefings.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to ensure integrated patient care.
- Adapt to fastpaced team changes based on department needs.
- Facilitate smooth transitions and continuity of care between shifts.
Patient Education and Family Communication
- Provide patients and families with information on their health conditions and treatments.
- Educate patients on postdischarge care and medication management.
- Address patient and family concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Ensure patients understand their rights and hospital procedures.
- Support patients emotionally promoting a positive care experience.
Qualifications :
Educational Requirements
- Bachelors degree in nursing or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A postgraduate qualification in nursing will be an added advantage.
Professional Requirements
- Current and valid nursing license
- Membership in relevant nursing associations.
- Basic and Advanced Life Support certification.
- Active participation in continuing education programs to maintain competency and stay updated on the latest advancements in nursing.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 23 years of experience in nursing preferably in diverse clinical settings
Knowledge Requirements
- Broad knowledge of clinical care.
- Familiarity with hospital oncall procedures.
- Understanding of care standards.
- Proficient in patient assessment across varied cases.
Skill Requirements
- Ability to respond to diverse and urgent cases.
- Quick effective response to unexpected issues.
- Clear instructions to patients and team.
- Efficient in managing time during calls.
- Knowledge of essential hospital equipment
Personal Abilities
- Professional attitude towards work.
- Shares the AMCEs vision.
- High energy for oncall demands.
- Patientcentered approach in all cases.
- Accurate independent clinical judgment.
- Reliable for emergency coverage.
- Open to different patient needs.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
