Anesthetistic Nurse

1.   Job SUMMARY:

Provides professional nursing care to patients by working independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Assumes primary responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in accordance with established standards  and hospital policies for medical and surgical patients. Takes charge of ward/department when required. Provides services for on- call after hours.

2.   KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB

Education, Qualification/ Training

Required

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing, holding a certificate in nursing, with current registration from country of training/origin
• Evidence of ongoing relevent post graduate education and training
• Current ACLS certification
• Ability to communicatie professionally and effectively with patients, families, the public and the members of the interdisciplinary team
• Excellent oral, written and computer skills, fluent in English

Desired

• Holder of  Nursing Degree 
• Holder of Nurse Anesthetist certification
• Current PALS certification

     Experience

• Minimum two years recent clinical anesthetic nursing experience.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving or transferring patients of at least 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Fine motor skills
•  Visual acuity
• Ability to stoop, stretch, kneel
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Use of disinfection or sterilizing agents

Demonstrated Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, decision-making and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to apply clinical knowledge and practice within a patient/family centred model of care
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Proficient in use of computer- Microsoft Office products
• Reliable
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrates a caring attitude to patients and colleagues
• Ability to deal with and diffuse conflict situations
• Is aware of the Aseptic principles
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, families , the public, and the members of the interdiscilplinary team
• Excellent oral, written and computer skills, fluent in English

• Ability to respond effectively in all emergency situations

Preferred

• Competent in using a computerized patient care information system
• Awareness and understanding of  quality assurance objectives

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Self motivator
• Punctual
• Sound judgement and decision making skills
• Open, honest, hardworking and reliable
• Approachable, helpful and proactive
• Flexible to meet needs of service
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job