What are the responsibilities and job description for the WARD ORDERLY position at Bermuda Hospital?
WARD ORDERLY - FULL-TIME
LTC CURTIS WARD
LONG TERM CARE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
BHB ensures the highest in quality health care through service excellence, education and leadership. We seek qualified, highly motivated, and experienced professionals to work in a supportive but demanding environment.
The Ward Orderly will work under the supervision of an assigned Staff Nurse and perform related duties necessary in caring for the personal needs, comforts and safety of the patients.
Key responsibilities include:
- Being responsible and reporting to the Registered Nurse and assists them as required
- Assists patients with daily maintenance activities. This includes feeding, bathing etc. Makes beds, transports patients to various diagnostic appointments
- Observes and reports patients' symptoms, reactions and progress to nurse in charge in a timely manner and accurately records vital signs
- Administers enemas/suppositories and collects specimens, including urine for testing. Also provides and assists patients with bedpans and urinals
Qualifications &/ Registration required:
- High School Graduate
- Certificate of completion for the Nursing Assistant Course at Bermuda College or equivalent programme is required
- Current registration as required by the Bermuda Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Must be capable of safely lifting with approved device
- Current CPR certifications would be an asset
Schedule: Shift work including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as needed
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 25, 2023
Location: Bermuda Hospital · CURTIS WARD
Schedule: Full time, Days/Evenings/Nights