Actide International jobs - home care nurse / staff nurse / OT Nurse /

• Nurses would be deployed in one of the Critical Care areas of the Hospital - ICU, CCU, NCU, HDU or Emergency and would be responsible for care of critically ill patients.
• Nurses would be responsible for patient care, inventory management, infection control, training and supervision of team members.
• The staff nurse reports to the OT Incharge.
• She/he is responsible for entire checking and maintaining the OT inventory of consumable and non-consumable.
• Preparation of surgical instruments, linen, anaesthetic articles, drugs and necessary sutures.
• Check all gases, suction, and all other supportive equipment to be ready.
• Check and receive with all reports, records and all other pre- operative checklist.
• Necessary arrangements to be done to send the patients to the respective wards with all postoperative instruction and records.
• Necessary cleaning to be done to get ready for next case using disinfectant.

Required Skills:

• Nursing and empathy towards the patient

• Traveling to patients’ homes and managing their care plans according to physicians’ instructions.
• Administering medication and insulin, and completing blood pressure, glucose, urine, and stool tests.
• Inspecting wounds, changing dressings, and handling personal grooming and hygiene.
• Testing for muscle weakness, bedsores, and any signs of infection.
• Listening to the concerns of family members and answering their questions.
• Educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.
• Providing suggestions for improved healthcare to physicians and family members of the patient.
• Monitoring patient recovery and compiling reports for the physician.
• Keeping abreast of developments in healthcare and attending workshops and lectures as required.
• Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop improved diets and healthcare plans for patients.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or similar.
• Additional courses in Biology, Anatomy, and Science may be required.
• Relevant license and certification.
• A completed apprenticeship or experience in a similar role.
• Excellent observational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to follow instructions but also to act independently if necessary.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Active listening skills and empathy.
• Physical and mental strength.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transport may be required.