Job Description
A. PATIENT CARE
- Develop and implement comprehensive anesthesia plans for various surgical procedures, including elective and emergency cases.
- Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations and consultations with patients and surgical teams.
- Administer anesthetics to induce and maintain a state of controlled unconsciousness and pain relief during surgery.
- Monitor and manage patient's vital life functions, such as heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and body temperature, throughout the surgical procedure.
- Manage the patient's airway and ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation during and after surgery.
- Provide post-acute and chronic pain relief to patients using various pharmacological and interventional approaches.
- Perform pain-relieving procedures and prescribe medication to manage pain levels.
- Counsel patients and their families on pain management strategies to improve health outcomes and recovery.
- Provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU).
- Deliver advanced life support, including cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation, to critically ill patients.
- Manage the recovery of patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and provide ongoing care in the surgical ward.
- Consult the patients and their families and obtain informed consent for their treatment.
- Monitor the patient's progress and modify the treatments as their conditions evolve.
- Perform procedures within the limits of credentialing granted by the IHN.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families.
- Ensure confidentiality and privacy of the patients.
- Ensure the respect for dignity, cultural, religious and social sensitivities of the patients under the care.
B. QUALITY OF CARE AND PATIENT SAFETY
- Ensure all patient care is delivered in compliance with the standards of care set by IHN, and provincial and national regulatory authorities.
- Ensure the quality and safety of all patient care interventions and efficient utilization of resources.
- Communicate effectively in verbal and written and engage with other teams to facilitate high quality care.
- Ensure the allocation of appropriate time, space and manpower for all patient care processes and procedures.
- Contribute to emergency preparedness by participating in major incident planning and responses.
C. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Participate in CME and in continuing professional development activities.
- Participate and involve in relevant professional bodies and share work experience with others.
- Participates in the training activities for capacity building at the workplace.
- Guide and facilitate the colleagues in seeking knowledge and skills.
- Provide and receive ongoing training to maintain essential certifications (e.g., BLS, ACLS, ATLS).
- Participate in research initiatives.
D. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform any other task assigned by the Head of Department that is commensurate with their knowledge and skills.
Note: “Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.”