Assumes responsibility for the daily clinical operation of the Breast Care Clinic. Functions as a primary source for assistance and guidance on clinical issues to Nursing Staff. Coordinates the day-to-day running of the unit, ensuring that patients are discharged on time and coordinates patient admissions from other departments under the guidance of the line manager.

Responsibilities

General:

• Provides age-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process:
• Performs patient assessment using appropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessment techniques.
• Performs continual critical care assessment of patient and family’s physical and psychological needs.
• Involves the patient, significant others, and healthcare providers in the plan of care when appropriate.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Coordinates and plans critical care/clinical pathway, an...