Registered Nurse - Oncology

Manages patients care in allocated area ensuring good standard of care provided.  

• Performs the initial assessment of the patients
• Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort
• Strictly adheres to performing ‘TIME Out’ before the procedure
• Ensures strict aseptic techniques are followed while performing the various surgical 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 undergoing surgical procedures
• Competent in monitoring of patients during and post sedation / anesthesia
• 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.
• Participates as a member of the code black team of the hospital as per the hospital policy
• 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

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• 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 and written, Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.