Ophthalmic Scrub Nurse

KEY OUTPUTS

• Delivers comprehensive and quality patient care.
• Always adheres to Patient’s Rights.
• Prevents, reports, and manages Medico-legal risks.
• Patient records and registers meet legal requirements.
• Control of stock and equipment.
• Identifies and addresses continuous professional development (CPD)needs.
• Provides support to new employees and learners.
• Ensures a therapeutic and safe patient environment by maintaining health and safety standards, complies with infection prevention protocols.
• Maintains the principles of Quality client care principles.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with SANC as a Registered/Professional Nurse.
• Prior ophthalmic scrubbing experience is required.
• Prior recovery experience will advantageous.
• Willingness to work shifts in accordance with the requirements of the Unit.
• Competent in the demonstration and assessment of all clinical procedures and management of risks.
• Basic knowledge of stock control principles.
• The ability to identify and report near-misses and adverse events.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, the scientific nursing process and Best Care Always bundles.
• A good understanding and application of the nursing scope of practice and knowledge of patient care.
• Be able to function as an effective member of the nursing team by facilitating team effectiveness.
• Displays a concern for excellence by following work routines and standard while achieving results.
• The ability to display sound judgment in problem-solving.

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