Staff Nurse - Burn Unit

Role Overview

Staff Nurse - Burn Unit at SEHA, providing direct clinical care to burn patients in a specialized unit setting.

Role Purpose

To deliver evidence-based nursing care to burn patients, monitor their clinical progress, manage wound care and treatments, and support patients and families through recovery in accordance with hospital policies and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provide direct nursing care to burn patients in accordance with hospital policies and standards.
• Monitor patients' conditions, vital signs, and wound healing progress.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Assist in wound care, dressing changes, and infection control procedures.

Collaboration & Support

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary medical team to implement care plans.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations of the hospital.
• Adhere to the guiding principles and values inherent in the SEHA Nursing Model of Care.

Organizational Development

• Contribute to the wider corporate and organizational development needs as appropriate within scope of practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, OR Associate degree in Nursing from Canada or USA with minimum two years course duration.
• Successful completion of the National Exam: NCLEX-RN (USA) or Licensing Exam (Canada).
• Minimum two years clinical experience post-qualification in burn unit.

Additional Information

• This job description is not definitive and following periodic review may be subject to change.