LOCUM STAFF NURSE - CARDIOLOGY CLINIC (3 MONTHS CONTRACT)

Position Description:

Provides direct patient care and coordinates patient care-related activities using the scientific process of nursing. Nursing care is given to adult and geriatric populations. Performs cardiovascular diagnostic procedures including but not limited to conducting Electrocardiograms (ECG) and performing Pulse Wave Volume Recording, Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) and Toe-Brachial Index (TBI) assessments. Assists during Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram procedures, Tilt Table tests, Bubble tests, and Treadmill Stress Tests. Aids in Adenosine Stress Tests, provides support during Nuclear Stress Tests, and assists in Echocardiograms with Contrast.

Position Responsibility:

Unit Specific:

•Conducts an Electrocardiogram (ECG).

•Performs Pulse Wave Volume Recording, including Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) and Toe-Brachial Index (TBI).

•Provides assistance during Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram procedures.

•Assists in Tilt Table tests.

•Supports in performing Bubble tests.

•Offers assistance in conducting Treadmill Stress Tests as a Cardiac Nurse.

•Aids in Adenosine Stress Tests.

•Provides support during Nuclear Stress Tests.

•Assists in Echocardiograms with Contrast.

Position Qualification:

•Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) 

•Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)

•Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

•Minimum of two (2) years of recent post-graduate experience in a Cardiology nursing or Heart Center

•Knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness, and developmental needs of patients

•Skills in the assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs

•Skills in coordination and planning of care and prioritising care based on individual needs

•Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is essential