The Registered Nurse (RN) possesses the knowledge, skills, and attributes required to safely and competently deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients across all stages of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Promotes optimal patient health, well-being, and safety.
- Maintains an environment that prioritizes patient physiological and psychological integrity.
- Upholds professional standards and ethical codes of practice.
- Demonstrates professional behavior in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Actively fosters collaborative relationships within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Commits to personal professional development and supports the growth of others and the nursing profession.
Specific Responsibilities
- Identifies, promotes, and educates patients on major health determinants and healthy living behaviors for patients and families.
- Reduces disease transmission risks by adhering to universal infection control principles.
- Assesses, plans, and manages nursing interventions to optimize care outcomes for patients in diverse health states.
- Implements evidence-based pharmacological treatments and accurately calculates drug doses.
- Documents care delivery and patient outcomes clearly and comprehensively.
- Evaluates and adjusts nursing care priorities based on patient needs and outcomes, ensuring continuity.
- Delivers culturally sensitive care that respects human rights, regional practices, and individual preferences.
- Protects patients from harm, abuse, neglect, or risks within the scope of nursing practice.
- Advocates for patient rights in alignment with legislation and ethical principles.
- Ensures strict confidentiality of patient information.
- Applies effective time management strategies to organize workloads.
- Recognizes and addresses policies, procedures, or orders that deviate from best practices or jeopardize patient outcomes.
- Reports unsafe practices and takes corrective action to uphold care standards.
- Utilizes evidence-based research to perform safe, effective, and efficient nursing interventions while considering patient preferences.
- Establishes and maintains professional boundaries with patients and healthcare team members.
- Recognizes limitations in professional knowledge/skills and takes appropriate action.
- Assumes accountability for the delegation of nursing care.
- Initiates or participates in research to improve care standards and advance nursing knowledge.
- Identifies scientific advances and uses technology to enhance patient care.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Identifies, reports, and documents healthcare practices that compromise patient care, privacy, or dignity, taking remedial action as needed.
- Provides and seeks constructive feedback among team members.
- Engages in ongoing professional development and maintains records of learning activities.
- Maintains an active nursing license through self-regulation.
- Shares knowledge and collaborates with colleagues.
- Acts as a preceptor/mentor to new or less experienced nurses.
- Participates in teaching/education programs as relevant.
- Submits documentation accurately and timely, ensuring legibility and clarity.
- Supports Nursing Supervisor and Homecare Manager in decision-making and policy implementation.
- Maintains accurate time records, adheres to attendance policies, and follows dress code.
- Conserves resources and maintains office equipment/supplies.
Qualifications (Education and Experience)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing.
- HAAD-licensed Registered Nurse.
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience post-qualification.
Other Requirements
- Strong time management skills.
- Patience and tolerance.
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to professional ethics and patient-centered care.
