Class Definition
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
- To provide professional nursing within an in-patient facility or community service facility.
- To participate in the intake process by interviewing, assessing, and formulating nursing diagnosis and goal setting for patients/clients.
- To interpret nursing and health care needs to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- To act as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team.
- To provide medical and nursing therapies, health care instructions and counseling to clients and families.
- To document interactions with clients according to agency policy.
- To apply the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in the care of clients.
- To communicate health, medical and nursing information to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- To provide instructions to patients/clients and staff on an on-going basis.
- To monitor health status of patients/clients.
- To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of current and approved nursing practices and methods; a commitment to maintain competency within the field of nursing through regular participation in continuing nursing education programs, workshops, seminars and conferences; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Supplemental Information
Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against:
N-95 Respirator FIT test
Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at: