Healthcare Assistant jobs in Canada

Institution: National University Health System

The NUHS@Home nurse provides nursing care to patients who require acute medical treatment but who are able to be cared for in their homes rather than in a hospital. The nurse works in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and their families on self-care techniques.

The NUHS@Home nurse is competent in performing care assessment and planning, and in the management of patients with identified care needs. S/He provides clinical supervision, precepts the junior nurses and contributes to NUHS@Home nursing training.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

1. Assesses patients’ needs on admission and daily throughout their hospital stay at home.
2. Plans and implements care according to the assessed need.
3. Evaluates and monitors patients’ progress according to planned care.
4. Documents care given and monitors outcomes on the established charts and forms.
5. Carries out treatments and investigations as prescribed by physicians.
6. Communicates and discusses patients’ progress and response to treatment with physicians, nursing and allied health colleagues involved in the patient care.
7. Follows-up to ensure continuity of patient care and treatment plans.
8. Delivers safe and competent nursing care.
9. Participates actively in physicians’ rounds.
10. Prepares and assists physicians with procedures done on patients.
11. Collaborates and co-operates with physicians and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of patient care and services.
12. Demonstrates clinical skills, knowledge and critical thinking in the delivery of patient care.
13. Displays compassion, a positive and caring attitude towards patients as well as to internal and external clients.
14. Provides patient/family information and education on disease prevention, health education and rehabilitation techniques.
15. Demonstrates proper use and care of equipment.
16. Demonstrates proper and economical usage of consumables and supplies.
17. Works as a team in delivering care and interacting with healthcare team.
18. Participates/involves in improving care and processes.
19. Facilitates transition of care coordination within and between teams.
20. Maintains a conducive environment for safe patient care and workplace safety.
21. Uses informatics, innovation and technology to manage nursing productivity and resources.
22. Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
23. Supervises and guides new/junior staff in their work as well as nursing students on posting.
24. Assumes the role as Nurse in-charge.
25. Demonstrates competency in all core competencies and unit specific programs implemented by Nursing Administration.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

1. Participates in clinical and service quality activities as well as research study.
2. Demonstrates awareness of current nursing and health care practices.
3. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by Nursing Officers, Senior Nursing Officers, Assistant/Deputy Director (Nursing) and Chief Nurse.

1. Possess Diploma / Degree in Nursing and must be registered with Singapore Nursing Board.
2. At least 1 year of post-registration clinical experience as Staff Nurse II.
3. Ability to work independently and as a team.
4. Strong organisational, coordination, interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.