Registered Nurse (Acute Care)

Description

Plans, coordinates and provides nursing care and services to people in a hospital setting or as part of a retrieval service.

Description

Provide nursing care to people in aged care, community, welfare, hospital and other health care settings.

Tasks include

• Develops and implements nursing care plans to provide direct clinical care in a hospital setting
• Assesses and monitors the condition of people, and prepares people for surgery or treatment
• Administers and monitors medication and fluids
• Assists with diagnostic tests and procedures, as well as interpreting test results and reports
• Provides emotional support and comfort to people and their families
• Educates people and their families about health conditions and treatment options
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of patient information, including vital signs, medications and treatments
• Responds to emergency situations, and provides immediate care and interventions
• May operate and monitor specialised medical equipment such as ventilators and cardiac monitors