Registered Nurse

4 months ago

United Arab Emirates Talent Pal Full time

Clinical activities:

  • Responsible for the provision of patient centered nursing care and maintains current knowledge of critical care nursing practices and standards.
  • Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care given to patients and provides care in a quality framework to promote positive health outcomes.
  • Prepares patients for emergency theatre procedures as well as preoperative and postoperative care as per Doctors orders
  • Facilitates medical assistance and provides patient care in emergency situations.
  • Initiates intravenous therapy and follows IV protocols as per hospital guidelines
  • Performs the Appropriateness review of medications before preparing and administering medications as required
  • Prepares and administers medications as per Doctors orders, providing timely feedback of patient's condition as required.
  • Assists Dr's in insertion of invasive lines following sterile technique as per infection control guidelines
  • Assesses and documents vital signs at specified frequency according to patients condition and hospital policy
  • Responsible for coordinating with Doctors and other allied workers to provide comprehensive care to the patient
  • Must be competent in code blue and perform when needed.
  • Maintains and updates all relevant patient documentation / medical records as per hospital policy and procedure.
  • Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique
  • Provides patient education to patient and family members and documents
  • Provides for the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient and families.
  • Assists and encourages patient with breast feeding when applicable
  • Assists with transfer of critical patients to other facilities and serves as transport nurse during ambulance transport
  • Knowledge and skills on collection of specimens, bloods for diagnostic testing and critical values
  • Knowledge on ordering blood products and monitoring patients when receiving blood products.
  • In depth knowledge of Obstetric emergencies, nursing management and care as per protocols.
  • Follows the reporting mechanisms / chain of command in the nursing services department ensuring all patient care issues are accurately and promptly reported.
  • Demonstrates an economical approach to the utilization of equipment and supplies while assisting the head nurse to maintain an appropriate ward stock.
  • Responsible for checking crash cart as per the checklist.
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory checklist of medications which include high alert medications and narcotics as per hospital policy.
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory checklist of Hazmat items through the use of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) as per hospital policy.
  • Ensures preventative and ongoing maintenance of equipment is carried out, reporting all failures or deficiencies to the appropriate department head.
  • Demonstrates strict adherence to all hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates indepth knowledge and participates in fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other necessary precautionary measures as per hospital policy.

Administrative activities:

  • Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating and continuing education.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills and embraces change in the coordination and delivery of patient care, inclusive of appropriate referral to, and in consultation with, other health professionals, service providers and community.
  • Must comply with infection control policy and safety policy at all times, ensuring staff and patient safety.
  • Responsible for replenishing of supplies for the ambulance while liaising with OPD Nurses.
  • Participates in Quality improvement projects and KPI's.
  • Ability to demonstrate team spirit.
  • Fosters and facilitates peer teaching activities in a clinical setting.
  • Demonstrates ability to perform under pressure.
  • Completes annual nursing competencies as per hospital policy
  • Ensures proper and meticulous documentation/record keeping.
  • Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
  • Possess a "can do" and flexible approach.
  • Ability to provide compassionate care that is respectful to patients' cultural preferences.
  • Ability to demonstrate highly developed communication and organizational skills at all levels.
  • Ability to work autonomously with mínimal supervision and in a team within a complex clinical setting.
  • Ability to handle pressure and rise to the challenge.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and practice of confidentiality policy.