Private Nurse

About the role

A Private Nurse provides personalized healthcare services to an individual patient in a home, residential, or private setting. The nurse is responsible for monitoring the patient's health condition, administering medications and treatments, coordinating with healthcare providers, and ensuring the patient's comfort, safety, and well-being.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and monitor the patient's physical and mental health condition.
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies.
• Record and maintain accurate patient medical records and progress notes.
• Monitor vital signs and report any changes to the physician or family members.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding when necessary.
• Provide wound care, injections, catheter care, and other nursing procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Educate the patient and family members on health management and care procedures.
• Coordinate with doctors, therapists, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure infection control and patient safety standards are maintained.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and provide first aid or emergency care as needed.

About you

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) license.
• Proven nursing experience in hospital, clinic, home care, or private duty nursing.
• Knowledge of patient care standards, medical procedures, and emergency response.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is an advantage.