Registered Nurse Division 1: Grade 5 Nursing ... - GHA Central
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Registered Nurse Division 1: Grade 5 Nursing ... - GHA Central
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APPENDIX A<br />
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Admission/discharge of patient commensurate with level of practice<br />
Vital signs monitoring – baseline T,P,R,B/P, O2 saturations,<br />
Appropriate checking of medications and drug calculations<br />
Use of IMED pumps, syringe driver sets and appropriate care of patients receiving IVT<br />
Pre & Post Operative Care – Baseline level – RPAO’s, wound and pain assessment<br />
Documentation – T.P.R., F.B.C., Care Plans, Progress Notes.<br />
Making appropriate referrals to organisational and community services.<br />
Glucometer – measurements and care of equipment<br />
Basic C.P.R and use of “heart stream” monitor.<br />
No Lift techniques and use of associated equipment, slides & sheets.<br />
Collection of basic pathology samples –MSU, CSU, sputum , stools & wound swabs<br />
Oxygen therapy, administration of and care of patient receiving oxygen, including humidified oxygen<br />
Performing 12 lead E.C.G. and to recognise BASIC arrhythmias<br />
Completion of RCS assessment and classification paperwork (residential care)<br />
Phlebotomy – venipuncture and collection of blood and blood culture samples for pathology<br />
Safe management of blood and blood product infusions.<br />
Managing patients with chest drains and UWSD<br />
Naso-gastric tube insertion and care of patient – includes PEG feeds<br />
Health promotion<br />
Simple Wound dressings / sterile technique<br />
Triage of Emergency presentations & first line emergency management<br />
Peripheral IV cannulation.<br />
Preceptorship<br />
Advanced Life Support incl. semi-automatic defibrillation & airway management<br />
Cardiac Monitors and telemetry – patient set up and monitoring of<br />
Management of Epidural catheters and pain in labour (midwives only)<br />
Management of implantable venous access devices i.e. Hickman’s/PICC lines<br />
Safe management of cytotoxic materials and waste<br />
Ventilatory support – use of BiPAP/CPAP<br />
Active and Passive Range of Motion Exercises<br />
Administering Eye Drops or Ointment<br />
Administering Intravenous Medications (bolus)<br />
Administering Intravenous Medications (burette)<br />
Ref: ANCI Code of Professional Conduct for <strong>Nurse</strong>s in Australia; Jan 2001<br />
ANCI Code of Ethics for <strong>Nurse</strong>s in Australia; 2002<br />
Reviewed: June/July 2004<br />
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