Job DescriptionExperience based in Western Europe, USA, South Africa and Australia with Fluency in written and spoken English.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvides a wide range of quality professional nursing care functions using the Nursing Process with emphasis on direct.Provides professional nursing care to the patient, receives supervision and direction from the Head Nurse and /or Duty Manager.Work is performed on any shift, as required, in the general and critical care clinical units, operating room, labor and delivery units, emergency rooms and clinics of Medcare Hospital.Hours are as assigned and may include on call.Patient care and related activities.Performs a systematic initial and ongoing assessment of the patient's physical and psychosocial status, specific to the age of the patient.Assesses patient/family educational needs and readiness to learn utilizing appropriate resources.Assesses patient/family discharge planning needs utilizing appropriate resources.Collaborates with the patient/family and other members of the health care team to develop and update a plan of care that is consistent with the medical diagnosis and based on the patient's changing physical, psychosocial and age related requirements.Establishes realistic and measurable goals that are culturally sensitive, and identifies nursing interventions to achieve the goals.Plans and organizes patient care activities on a daily basis.Practices within the established standards, policies and procedures.Recognizes when patient care needs extend beyond the limits of personal ability and consults appropriate resources.Provides input during development and review of patient care standards, policies and procedures and participates in the Interdisciplinary Quality Assessment & Improvement Program.Assumes responsibility for professional development and maintains currency in nursing for area of practice.Uses computer technology as required.Maintains infection control and safety awareness, functions accordingly and initiates corrective action when indicated.Participates in fire and disaster drills and mock codes.Demonstrates acceptance, caring and empathy to patients and families.