CLINICAL NURSE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: July 16, 2024 - The Clinical Nurse possesses extensive experience in teaching and mentoring, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a track record of developing successful curricula and educational programs. This position demonstrates expertise in utilizing technology for curriculum enhancement and has a solid background in adult education and public speaking. Offers specialized clinical guidance, ensuring adherence to workplace procedures and effective communication, which fosters resolution and action planning.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Clinical Nurse Resume
- Patient assessment
- Administration of medications
- Wound care
- Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Use of medical equipment (e.g.
- ventilators)
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient education
- Compliance with healthcare laws and regulations
- Communication
- Empathy
- Problem-solving
- Stress management
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Cultural competence
- Leadership
Summary of Clinical Nurse Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Nursing with 4 years of experience
- A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife (as applicable) with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Extensive clinical experience in the nursing/midwifery specialty related to this position.
- Advanced clinical, decision making and problem-solving skills that demonstrate effective leadership, mentoring and coaching.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment using effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to coordinate and prioritize patient care and problem-solve in response to a changing environment.
- Evidence of participation in and commitment to quality improvement and best practice principles.
- Knowledge of Equal Opportunity, Workplace Health and Safety, Infection Control and legislation that affects nursing/midwifery practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, Competency Standards and Scope of Practice regulations.
2. BS in Health Sciences with 3 years of experience
- Clinical experience in a rehabilitation or acute care setting.
- Nursing license or eligibility of such.
- Evidence of current AHA BLS certification.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team of various medical professionals.
- Basic Life Support BLS unless a higher level of certification
- ANCC Specialty Certification/Certified Pediatric RN
- Knowledge and attentiveness to safety as well as compliance with the rules regarding safety.
- Ability to anticipate resource needs and then arrange, prioritize and shape activities to meet Treatment Planning objectives.
3. BS in Public Health Nursing with 2 years of experience
- Experience in Teaching/mentoring
- Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications and presentation software.
- Adult classroom and/or speaking experience;
- Experience developing successful curriculum and/or educational programming;
- Experience using technology in curriculum development and/or the classroom.
- Able to give advice or guidance in a specific area of clinical expertise or knowledge which results in a problem solved, information provided, and possibly a plan of action for the person seeking assistance.
- Knowledge of and adherence to the workplace procedures associated with an area of focus.
- Ability to listen to and understand what others are saying.
- Ability to use vocabulary and grammar appropriate to the situation.
4. BS in Biochemistry with 4 years of Experience
- Ability to change as environmental, organizational, workload, task, direction and other conditions change while reacting in a positive and constructive manner.
- Able to demonstrate the knowledge and practice of Diversity in the workplace.
- Able to work with a diverse group of people in a manner that enables them to reach their full potential, in pursuit of organizational objectives, without anyone being advantaged or disadvantaged by irrelevant considerations.
- Knowledge of equipment, tools, technology, and other devices in the work area and the ability to use them to the extent required for the job. For clinical equipment, this is demonstrated by unit-based competency testing.
- Experience in following all policies and procedures used to minimize the risk of spreading infections.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with others, contributing to a climate of mutual respect and cooperation.
- Ability to manage and administer prescribed medication, ECT and perioperative care, medication adherence assessment, medication education, medication review, and, monitoring of side effects of medication.
- Ability to speak and write effectively, demonstrates fundamental command of language, communicates well using all mediums.
- Experience with utilization of the Journey Boards to enhance communication of patient’s plan of care.
- Experience with preparation and delivery of patient information in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of the job including what happens during a clinical visit with patients and why a procedure or service is being performed or why a device is being used.