Nurse - Enrolled
Enrolled nurses, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, assist in the provision of acute, preventative, curative and rehabilitative nursing care in hospitals, aged-care facilities, the community and other healthcare settings.
Enrolled nurses may perform the following tasks:
- assist with initial and ongoing health assessments and maintenance of patients
- observe, measure and record patients' condition, for example, their temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure and, when necessary, blood sugar levels
- report changes in patients' condition
- attend to patients' hygiene and comfort needs by assisting with bathing, showering, dressing and bed-making
- assist patients with meals when required
- assist patients with rehabilitation exercises and programs
- assist in the care of wounds
- assist in emergency situations
- assist in providing education on health and lifestyle issues
- maintain a safe environment and assist in the prevention of injuries.
Enrolled nurses may be required to work shifts involving nights, weekends and public holidays.
Personal Requirements:
- good communication skills
- tolerance, patience and tact in dealing with people of different backgrounds, ages and cultures
- able to follow instructions precisely
- able to work as part of a team
- mentally and physically fit
- able to make decisions.
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