Professional Responsibility
1. I am accountable at all times as team leader for my professional conduct, procedures and treatment; example medication errors, decision makings, misconduct and non-professional attitude.
2. I follow current legislation, standards and policies relevant to my profession and my practice setting example, I make my practice a client-centered practice, follow the legislative rules (common law, provincial and federal legislation that directs practice) safety as the priority of my service.
3. I question policies and procedures inconsistent with therapeutic patient outcomes, best practices and safety standards. I consider patient safety as my priority. Example: I make clarification of orders not clear and sometimes discuss with the pharmacist on drug interactions, review laboratory result, contact the physician if needed, cancellation of appointment for a resident if the resident is unfit.
4. I engage in quality improvement activities. Example, I involve in medication review with doctors and pharmacist, involving other health team when needed e.g Dietician, speech/ swallowing pathologist, occupational therapist and social worker. I get involve in care plan review quarterly to determine achievable goals. I use MDS to evaluate any deterioration in patient’s care FRAT (fall, risk assessment tool) behavior monitoring chart, MMSE etc.
5. I engage in and support others in the continuing competence process, example I involve in research programmes e.g. P.I.E.C.E.S (Training, in-services education training wound care workshop, Dental care and dementia & Geriatric mental health workshop.
6. I practice competency within my scope of practice, building trust with a concept of Nurse-Client relationship, good communication, therapeutic care, providing safe environment to client. I recognize my limitations and always seek assistance as needed,