ADULT GENERAL NURSE

Adult nurses care for adult patients who are suffering from acute and long-term illnesses and diseases. They support recovery from illness or operation by using care plans, carrying out care procedures and assessments and by focusing on the needs of the patient rather than the illness or condition. They also promote good health and well-being through education.

Responsibilities:

• Writing patient care plans;
• Implementing plans through tasks such as preparing patients for operations, wound treatment and monitoring pulse, blood pressure and temperature;
• Advocating on behalf of patients;
• Carrying out routine investigations;
• Communicating with and relieving the anxiety of patients and their relatives;
• Observing and recording the condition of patients;
• Responding quickly to emergencies;
• Planning discharges from hospital and liaising with community nurses, GPs and social workers;
• Checking and administering drugs and injections;
• Setting up drips and blood transfusions;
• Making ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality. Assisting with tests and evaluations;
• Mentoring student and junior nurses;
• Maintaining patient records;
• Educating patients about their health;
• Organising staff and prioritising busy workloads

Qualifications:

• IELTS/ OET passer
• 12 months minimum experience
• Ideally CBT passer but not essential
• Long gaps are accepted as long as they have recent experience

Skills Requirement:

• Rehabilitation Care
• Patient Care Skills
• Patient Counseling
• Patient Education