Staff Nurse

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To implement all policies, activities, procedures, instructions as relevant and required by the quality system adopted by Allied Health Nursing which inclusive of Imaging, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine.
- Responsible for providing quality nursing care and practice to patients in Allied Health Division
- To welcome and greet patients, patient’s relative and other customer coming to Imaging/ Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine. Promote harmonious and effective work relationships within the unit and with the medical and auxiliary staff in co-coordinating patient total needs.
- Capable and knowledgeable on procedures and services provided in Allied health division and able to attend to patient’s need and enquiries independently.
- To maintain the confidentiality of all patients’ medical records.
- To understand and practice aseptic and sterile techniques.
- Assume responsibility for IV cannulation, venipuncture and assist in specialized procedure within the unit.
- To draw blood samples as per requested by the consultants.
- To assist the consultant in running a clinic session in Radiotherapy Department or any other clinics under Allied Health Division.
- To observe radiation safety, self-protection and to use of PPE whenever necessary.
- Assist receptionist in giving appointments for special exams and explanation of pre-exam preparation to patients, ward staff and clinic staff.
- To check resuscitation equipment/emergency trolley in the department is in good working condition, drugs availability and within expiring period and to report at once to the department head on any faulty equipment.
- To assist in emergency resuscitation procedures and keep up-to-date on CPR procedures.
- Maintain accurate stock of all Imaging/Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine consumables, CSSD items and linen supplies in the department.
- To demonstrate operational knowledge of nursing procedures applicable to area of assignment with mínimal assistance from others.
- To be responsible and able to play a trainer role for new SRN and Hospital Aide to prepare and assist and guide them with their responsibilities in the Allied Health Nursing.
- To direct and guide patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
- To notify and assist doctors of any untoward patient’s reaction to intravenous contrast injection or medication.
- To complete documentation in a timely, accurate and concise manner in accordance with nursing policies and procedures.
- To take and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and report to the attending radiologist / nuclear medicine physician for any abnormal findings without delay and take appropriate action as required.
- To prepare and administer medications/ IV sedations and provide close monitoring according to the hospital policies and procedures.
- To monitor patient’s vital signs during treatment for patients with EWS score more than 3.
- To assist patients who are not ambulatory as and when the need arises.
- To ensure that controlled/DDA stocks are accurate and kept safe.
- To assist in stock take activities within the department.
- To conduct crash cart checks as assigned.
- To maintain good public relations with patients, relatives, consultants, other departments staffs and the management team.
- To assume On Call duties as per the roster.
- Perform other related professional nursing duties as assigned within the department, other departments and hospital in general.
- To report immediately any suspected equipment malfunction to the Unit Manager.

**IMAGING**
- Provide explanation and interview patients prior to investigations, e.g. LMP of female patients, check for allergies, ensure the radiologist have obtain the consent for special examinations and IV contrast.
- To perform IV cannulation prior to CT and MRI contrast media, and radiotracer for PETCT scan.
- To understand fully the role of PETCT SRN and ensure smooth flow of the patients.
- Assist in interventional and special imaging examination e.g. biopsy, drainage, tapping, breast marking, PICC insertion, fiducial insertion, stereotactic biopsy, etc.
- Preparation of trolley pre procedure and clearing and cleaning up of instruments after procedure.
- To know the correct forms and workflow for all biopsy samples/specimens taken by radiologist and ensure biopsies sample are stored accordingly and send to the respective laboratory for analysis.
- Preparation of intravenous (IV) contrast and other contrast media for special exams. E.g. CT scan and MRI.
- Prepare and give oral contrast (and rectal contrast when necessary) to patient for CT abdomen/pelvis and CT stimulation cases.
- Assist and chaperone the radiologist in ultrasound examinations.
- To check patient blood glucose level for FDG PETCT scan.
- To assist and monitor patients who undergo sedation or on oxygen throughout the procedure/scans/treatment done in Allied He