ST. JOHN EYE HOSPITAL – JERUSALEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
STAFF NURSE
Nursing
Outpatients / (Inpatients) / Theatre/ Outreach
Coordinator / Junior Sister / Charge Nurse
Head of Nursing Department
40 per week incl of breaks
2012, was updated in 2018 and 2022
December 2022
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General Statement of Duties:
To assist the Ward/Departmental Sister in their responsibility to maintain the optimum standard of
clinical care and management of the Ward/Department.
To plan, implement and evaluate the care of all patients, based on physiological, social and psychological
needs.
To “act up” for the Ward/Departmental Sister in their absence.
Main Responsibilities:
To demonstrate competency and perform clinical skills according to the Nursing Competency
Framework.
Clinical:
1. To plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to a variety of ophthalmic patients.
2. To administer ophthalmic and general treatments according to laid down standards and protocols.
3. To act as a Team Leader to the Nursing Team, when necessary, in the various wards & departments of
the hospital and to monitor the level of care.
4. To maintain care and attention of unit equipment.
5. To maintain inter-personal relationships in a professional manner - particularly with other members of
the health care team.
6. To perform nursing skills according to own scope of practice which should include making informed
decisions about patient care.
7. To discuss with the senior colleagues the development and changes, both nursing and medical, which
affect patients directly and indirectly
8. To take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients, at all times. To report any
accidents/incidents as appropriate.
Education:
1. To develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.
2. To supervise the training of qualified and unqualified staff and assist junior staff to develop clinical
skills in accordance with their level of competence.
3. To act as a preceptor/mentor for junior staff and students.
4. To maintain a wide knowledge of current nursing practices by reading relevant journals and attending
study days where appropriate. Promoting the implementation of research based practice.
5. To participate in teaching programmes and attend mandatory training days
Management:
1. To maintain the custody of controlled drugs according to statutory procedure, ordering replacements,
checking and administering all drugs according to hospital policy as appropriate.
2. To order and maintain adequate stocks of supplies and provisions within the Ward/Department under
the supervision of the Ward/Department Sister.
3. To inform and discuss with the Ward/Department Sister any problems regarding nurse/staff
management and/or patient.
4. To maintain accurate records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used.
5. To assist in other Wards and/or Departments of the Hospital if the clinical situation or staffing levels
demand. To help any other Department if that Department is unable to remain self-contained because
of its own demands.
6. To maintain good relations and communication with other Departments and multi-disciplinary teams.
General Responsibilities:
1. All staff are expected to report for work on time and fulfil their hours of duty, from time to time some
flexibility may be required in order to meet the needs of the job and this may be outside regular hours
of work.
2. All staff are expected to promote and contribute to a cooperative and productive work environment.
Staff are also expected to show respect and consideration to their colleagues and all patients and
visitors to the hospital.
3. All staff are expected to follow the dress code for their area of work. All uniforms as required by
different work areas should be worn at all times. Staff who do not have a uniform are expected to
wear appropriate, respectful, modest business dress. Jeans are not considered appropriate attire.
4. The hospital is a no smoking hospital and smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking areas
and only during official break periods.
5. All staff will abide by confidentiality rules and will not disclose any information about patients, the
staff or the workings of the hospital, except in certain circumstances where express permission is
given as per the Confidentiality Policy.
6. All staff are expected to comply at all times with the requirements of Health and Safety regulations
and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment
ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment.
7. The Hospital has a Control of Visits in the Hospital and Security of Workers policy in order to help
protect patients, visitors and staff and to safeguard their property. All employees have a responsibility
to ensure that those persons using the Hospital, and its service are as secure as possible.
8. The Hospital is committed to equality and all staff are expected to treat colleagues, patients and
visitors to the Hospital with dignity and respect, regardless of their ethic background, religion, race,
gender, age or sexual orientation.
9. All staff are expected to familiarise themselves with the requirements of the Hospitals policies and
procedures for staff and also their specific area of work.
10. All appointments within the Hospital are subject to pre-employment health screening.
11. All staff are responsible for ensuring that all risks of cross infection to patients are minimised and that
all policies, procedures and guidance relating to infection control practice are adhered to.
12. All staff are responsible, where relevant, for ensuring that all equipment used by patients is
clean/decontaminated as instructed by manufacturers and in line with the infection control/guidelines
protocol and policy.
13. The job description gives a general outline of the duties of the position and is not intended to be an
inflexible or finite list of tasks. It may be varied, from time to time, after consultation with the
member of staff.
14. Any other duties as designated by your manager and which are commensurate with the grade.
Essential Requirements for the Post:
Registered nurse qualification.
Ophthalmic nurse training/certificate
One year of ophthalmic nursing experience
Competent performing a range of ophthalmic nursing skills according to the Nursing
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Competency Framework.
Desirable
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Mentoring training/ certificate
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