Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum 3 years) or Degree in Nursing (minimum 2 years) and registration as a Registered Nurse from specific countries (Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia). UAE nationals are exempted from experience and clinical training requirements. Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities need 6 months of clinical training. Must hold a valid license/registration in home country and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Minimum of two (2) years of recent post-graduate experience is required.
Description
Provides direct patient care and coordinates patient care-related activities using the scientific process of nursing. Nursing care is given to Paediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.GeneralProvides age-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursing processPerforms patient assessment using appropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessment techniquesPerforms continual critical care assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needsInvolves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the plan of care when appropriateCollaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient careCoordinates and plans critical care/clinical pathway, and prioritizes care, based on individual needs. Revise the care plan as necessaryInitiates appropriate transfer planRecognizes subtle cues to anticipate potential problemsDocuments all relevant data in the medical record according to hospital/departmental standardsEnsures availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient carePerforms clerical duties when neededAssumes responsibility for meeting Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) required mandatory education (e.g. fire, safety, infection control and others)Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projectsParticipates in developing and achieving unit goalsMaintains a safe environment for patients and staffPerforms safe handling and administrating of Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and proceduresEnsures completion of unit competencies i.e. pain management, and utilization of Emergency department devicesMaintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practiceCompletes yearly, the critical care nursing competencies (basic)Participates in unit-based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities (data collection, CQI teams, incident reporting, customer complaint reporting, medication error reporting etc.)Participates in ongoing educational activitiesMaintains mandatory educational requirementsPerforms additional duties when requiredSatellite Clinic SpecificIdentifies the patient accuratelyIdentifies and responds to urgent/emergencies appropriately and directs team membersProvides Nursing Care to patients before and post-procedureBooks patient for appointment, procedure, or treatment according to treatment planFollows up on patients diagnostic tests and coordinate with physicians to inform patients about their results, treatment, or if a follow-up is needed with a physicianKeeps consultation rooms stocked and clean before and after the patient has been seenEnsures patient education is provided upon dischargeChecks crash cart, refrigeration temperature checklist, etcReports medical equipment due for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) monthlyAddresses urgent care cases with the physicianAddresses all Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tasks on timeCalls patients to inform them of approved labs and images and ensure scheduling takes placeUpdates all patients about the status of their requestsFollows up with the insurance coordinators on approvals neededQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and AustraliaFor UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother's family book)Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles)Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practicePROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Minimum of two (2) years of recent post-graduate experienceKnowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness, and developmental needs of patientsSkills in the assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needsSkills in coordination and planning of care and prioritizing care based on individual needsBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is essential