Nurse
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Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled Nurse to look after the patients and help restore their health. You will be expected not only to treat the patients but also provide emotional support to them and their families.

You will deal with multiple patients at the same time and assist the doctors during the diagnosis and thereby cure the patient’s illnesses. You should be emotionally strong and patient individual.

If you are a registered nurse and consider yourself suitable for this role, please do apply for this job. 

Responsibilities

• Recognize patient's necessities and emphasize on their needs.

• Develop a considerate environment and offer emotional support to the patients.

• Administer medication to the patient and monitor its side effects.

• Ensure the patients are ready for checkups and carry out regular investigative examinations like temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate and provide the required drugs and vaccines. 

• Train and supervise nursing assistants in nursing homes.

• Educate patients about their treatment plans.

• Assist surgeons during operations.

• Record and maintain the patient’s health reports.

• Handle medical emergencies with caution and patience.

• Follow proper health care and patient care guidelines.

• Inspect and maintain a safe and hygienic work environment by complying with rules, and regulations.

• Stay up to date about the latest technical knowledge in the medical industry

• Attend educational workshops and seminars on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate degree in Nursing (ADN).

• 3+ years of experience working as a Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, Caregiver or a similar role.

• Valid licensed certified nurse approved by the nursing program.

• Working practice in intensive care and the emergency room.

• Ability to communicate with patients, their families, hospital staff and the doctors.

• Exceptional knowledge of healthcare at home.

• Excellent knowledge of emergency care, nursing care methods and procedures.

• Basic computer skills like MS Office, printing commands, etc.

• Outstanding multitasking and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a team.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• A critical thinker.