Registered Nurse for Mauritius

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To deliver high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care to all assigned patients while ensuring compliance with clinical standards, patient safety protocols, and healthcare regulations

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KEY RELATIONSHI

PSInternal Contac

ts• Nursing Te

am• Medical Te

am• Visiting Consultan

ts• HO

Ds• Paramedical Te

am• Facilities & Administration Te

am• Other healthcare personn

el
External Conta

cts• Patie

nts• Relatives & Visit

ors• Visiting Consulta

nts• External healthcare person

nel
MINIMUM REQUIREM

ENTS
Qualifica

tions• Certificate / Diploma in General Nu

rsingExper

ience• 0–2 years of experience in General Nu

rsingKey Compete

ncies• Decision Making & Problem So

lving• Critical Thi

nking• Continuous Lea

rning• Communication S

kills• Computer Lit

eracy• Advanced Nursing S

kills• Patient Care & S

afety• Team P

layer
MAIN RESPONSIBI

LITIES1. Clinical Care & Patient Mana

gement• Provide high-quality nursing care according to established clinical stan

dards.• Administer medications safely and ensure adherence to prescribed treatment

plans.• Monitor patient progress and recognize early signs of deterior

ation.• Maintain accurate documentation of patient conditions, interventions, and care

plans.• Assist doctors during procedures and provide post-procedure

care.• Educate patients and families regarding treatments, medications, and discharge

care.2. Quality & Patient

Safety• Follow infection control protocols to minimize healthcare-associated infec

tions.• Ensure safe medication administration prac

tices.• Implement patient fall prevention mea

sures.• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, patient rounds, and safety discus

sions.• Conduct pre-discharge assessments to ensure patient readiness and s

afety.3. Collaboration & Communi

cation• Work closely with doctors, allied health professionals, and nursing

staff.• Provide accurate patient handovers during shift ch

anges.• Support continuity of care by coordinating investigations and proce

dures.• Participate in discharge planning and patient transition proc

esses.4. Staff Development & Tr

aining• Maintain professional competency through continuous educ

ation.• Attend clinical training and development pro

grams.• Support and mentor junior nurses, trainees, and student n

urses.5. Operational & Resource Mana

gement• Ensure timely patient discharge proce

ssing.• Maintain accurate patient records within the hospital information s

ystem.• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment of consum

ables.• Report equipment issues or maintenance requirements pro

mptly.
DAILY CH

ECKLIST• Perform shift handovers and receive patient u

pdates.• Verify patient identity and update medical r

ecords.• Administer medications as pres

cribed.• Conduct patient assessments and record observ

ations.• Monitor vital signs and maintain patient

charts.• Ensure compliance with infection control me

asures.• Respond promptly to patient requests and call

bells.
WEEKLY C

HECKLIST• Participate in training and development s

essions.• Conduct medication administration

audits.• Ensure completion of patient docume

ntation.• Review infection control compliance che

cklists.• Conduct fall prevention monitoring

rounds.• Participate in quality and safety

audits.• Verify stock availability and request replenishment when r

equired.
ADDITION

AL DUTIES• Perform any other related duties assigned by the Head of Department or Ma

nage

ment.
NOTEThis job description serves as a general guideline of responsibilities and may be updated or modified according to organizational and operational req

uirements.