Manages patients care in allocated area ensuring good standard of care provided.
Responsibilities
Assists specialists / consultants in the specific procedures done in the internal medicine OPD.
Performs the initial assessment of the patients
Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort
Ensures aseptic techniques are followed while performing the various procedures
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the unit as per infection control and waste management policy of the hospital
Demonstrates deep knowledge in the nursing care of patients with varied illness including mental illness
Provides appropriate health teaching to the patient and family about further management and care
Prepares, administers and documents medication if given to the patient
Maintains and updates all relevant patient documentations/medical records as per hospital policy and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of patient’s records
Coordinates with the front office desk of her/his designated area for smooth functioning and optimum patient care
Follows the reporting mechanisms/chain of command in the Nursing Department. Ensuring patient care issues are correctly and quickly reported.
Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating and continuing education.
Competent with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation technique
Responsible for checking the crash cart as per the checklist
Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of medications including high alert medications and narcotics as per hospital policy
Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of Hazmat items including the MSDS as per hospital policy
Ensures preventative and ongoing maintenance of equipment is carried out, reporting all failures or deficiencies through appropriate department head
Demonstrates an economical approach to the utilization of equipment’s and supplies while assisting the Charge Nurse to maintain an appropriate ward stock.
Demonstrates sound knowledge and participates in fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other necessary precautions as per hospital policy.
Takes responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Charge Nurse as assigned
Demonstrates strict adherence to all hospital policies and procedures
Carries out other duties as instructed by the Nursing Shift Supervisor / Nursing Administrator
Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing.
Current license in country of origin and with HAAD (Health Authority Abu Dhabi) license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Minimum 2 years nursing experience after qualification.
BLS / ACLS provider
Good English spoken & written, Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.