Job Description
Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries and infections
Write prescriptions for medications, including their dosage and frequency
Order and conduct diagnostic tests, like electrocardiograms (EKGs) and x-rays
Teach patients about managing their health, make recommendations and design treatment plans
Examine and record patient medical histories, symptoms and diagnoses
Provide guidance to patients about medications, side effects and interactions
assessing and planning nursing care requirements
providing pre- and post-operation care
monitoring and administering medication and intravenous infusions
taking patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures
writing records
supervising junior staff
organising workloads
providing emotional support to patients and relatives
tutoring student nurses
Job Specification
Good health and fitness
Caring and compassionate nature
Excellent teamwork and people skills
Observational skills
Ability to use initiative
Ability to deal with emotionally charged and pressured situations
Verbal and written communication skills
Resilience
Stamina