Staff Nurse - PICU

The staff nurse is accountable to the PICU Charge Nurse for the delivery of high quality care of the patients at Dallah Hospital. The post holder is responsible for ensuring attainment of agreed clinical standards and professional development supported by colleagues and the Director of Nursing. During the time period for which she is responsible, assesses the overall needs of the individual patients, assists in preparation and implements the nursing care process as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Day-to-day activities can include: Admitting, discharge and document patients data. Give bed bath to very ill patients and prevention of pressure ulcer. Serve and feed patients. Escorts to other departments / units are required. Monitors patient?s vital signs such as blood pressure, respiration and heart rate, and initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology. Follows continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings such as ECG tracing, CVP arterial line wave forms. Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients such as ventilators. Prepare equipment and assists treating physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations. Clean equipment after use. Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms. Assists with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, endotracheal tubes and etc. Participate in the development and implementation of education programmes for patients, their families and others about post discharge care programs. Create therapeutic relationship between patients, relatives, family and others. Monitor?s stock levels of consumables for re-ordering. Assist in ensuring safe keeping of patient?s belongings and valuables in accordance with agreed policy. Care for dead and manage bereavements. Maintains continuity of care during take-over and handover reports, ensuring that the communication is clear and accurate at all times. Ensures that doctors? orders and patient management plans are followed and that appropriate steps are taken, including immediate notification of the resident on-call, of any deterioration from the expected course of the patient?s condition. Ensures that the appropriate records of the patients? progress are maintained accordingly to the hospital policies and procedures. Ensure the safety of the patient, relatives and staff. Reporting untoward incident / accident / staff sickness to the Sister / Charge Nurse. Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age and patient clinical conditions. Calculate, prepare, monitor, discontinue fluids and medication drips. Reports adverse reaction to medications. Take an active role in the prevention and control of infection. Contribute to the induction of new staff acting as a mentor when appropriate. Participate in the Quality Improvement Program within his / her area of responsibilities. Be committed to further development of own clinical skills and knowledge actively seeking learning opportunities as appropriate. Ensures that the record of all drugs, IV fluids, etc, is up-to-date as required by the Pharmacy, and ensures that the rules and regulations governing the storage and custody of scheduled drugs and narcotics are strictly observed at all times. Maintain skill and knowledge in using various medical devices such as ECG machine, Defibrillator, Infusion and Syringe Pump, Ventilator, Cardiac monitor and other equipment / machine use in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Maintain skills and knowledge by participating various nursing education programs, in-service training, nursing symposium, workshops & etc. Ensure that the necessary financial records are maintained for the Finance Department. Staff should be competent as follows: Performs a thorough and accurate assessment of the physiological status of a critically ill child. Provide professional judgment and appropriate care when assisting with exchange transfusion. Calculates dosages and administer medications for patients in PICU (inotropes, vasodilators, sedation and paralyzing agents). Performs the correct monitoring of patient on arterial line. Provides care of the child with central venous catheter. To be able to interprets rhythm during cardiac monitoring. Administer sedatives, monitors patient response and provides necessary physiologic support during a diagnostics or therapeutic procedure. Provides care for the pediatric patient requiring mechanical ventilator. Provides care to Pediatric patient requiring defibrillator / cardioversion. Provides care for the Pediatric patient with Chest Drains. To be able to assess and care for the development and existin

Admit, discharge and document patient data; provide bed baths and pressure ulcer prevention; assist with feeding and mobility; monitor vital signs and respond to deterioration; follow cardiac/respiratory monitoring (ECG, CVP, arterial lines) and manage ventilators; prepare equipment and assist physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures; coordinate with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans; maintain accurate records of care and medication administration; manage invasive lines (CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, endotracheal tubes) as needed; participate in patient/family education and post-discharge care; monitor stock levels and ensure safe storage of belongings; provide bereavement care; ensure effective handover and continuity of care; comply with doctors’ orders and notify on-call if deterioration occurs; maintain medication records and observe drug storage rules; participate in infection control and quality improvement; mentor new staff and pursue ongoing clinical development; maintain knowledge of medical devices (ECG, Defibrillator, Infusion/Pump, Ventilator, Cardiac monitor) and engage in nursing education activities; ensure financial records for Finance Department.