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• Attention to detail
• Dedication
• Empathy
• Patience
• Persistence
• Precision
• Proactivity
• Stamina
• The ability to remain composed
Related career opportunities
• Doctor
• General Practitioner
• Gynaecologist
• Pathologist
• Pediatrician
• Psychiatrist
Nursing Professional
Occupation Code: 2221
Alternative titles: Staff Nurse, Professional Nurse, Specialist Nurse, Practice Nurse, Deputy Charge Nurse, Charge Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse
While daily duties vary according to the setting, a Nursing Professional is typically expected to:
Job description and duties
Nursing Professionals work in multidisciplinary teams and provide support and care services to patients. Nursing Professionals may specialise in a number of areas including theatre nursing, psychiatric nursing, emergency nursing, critical care nursing, paediatric nursing, rehabilitation care nursing, elderly care nursing, cancer care nursing and community nursing.
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Evaluate, plan and implement the care of patients
Execute medical instructions and establish a compassionate environment
Carry out routine investigations including monitoring of pulse, blood pressure and temperature
Administer medications and other treatments to patients, monitor the patients’ conditions and response to treatment
Implement treatment plans through tasks such as preparing patients for operations and wound treatment
Assist with tests and evaluation to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs
Maintain patient records
Establish patient care goals and assist in the patient care plan
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