Role Overview
This position involves providing direct patient care within an acute care unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, and participates in safety, quality, and regulatory activities. Responsibilities include developing and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and respecting patient values and barriers to involvement.
Qualifications and Skills
- Required: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing, RN license
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and 2+ years of experience
- Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices
Key Duties
- Provide holistic, patient-centered care and education
- Ensure communication of care plans across the continuum
- Participate in professional development and quality improvement activities
- Assess and address patient needs respecting cultural, emotional, and spiritual factors
This role is supported by a multidisciplinary team, including advanced practice nurses, case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, to deliver high-quality care in a leading hospital environment.