Job Description

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



3.1 Assists specialists / consultants in the specific procedures done in the internal medicine OPD.


3.2 Performs the initial assessment of the patients


3.3 Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort


3.4 Ensures aseptic techniques are followed while performing the various procedures


3.5 Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the unit as per infection control and waste management policy of the


hospital


3.6 Demonstrates deep knowledge in the nursing care of patients with varied illness including mental illness


3.7 Provides appropriate health teaching to the patient and family about further management and care


3.8 Prepares, administers and documents medication if given to the patient


3.9 Maintains and updates all relevant patient documentations/medical records as per hospital policy and


procedures


3.10 Maintains confidentiality of patient's records


3.11 Coordinates with the front office desk of her/his designated area for smooth functioning and optimum patient


care


3.12 Follows the reporting mechanisms/chain of command in the Nursing Department. Ensuring patient care issues


are correctly and quickly reported.


3.13 Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating and continuing


education.


3.14 Competent with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation technique


3.15 Responsible for checking the crash cart as per the checklist


3.16 Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of medications including high alert medications


and narcotics as per hospital policy


3.17 Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of Hazmat items including the MSDS as per


hospital policy


3.18 Ensures preventative and ongoing maintenance of equipment is carried out, reporting all failures or deficiencies


through appropriate department head


3.19 Demonstrates an economical approach to the utilization of equipment's and supplies while assisting the Charge


Nurse to maintain an appropriate ward stock.


3.20 Demonstrates sound knowledge and participates in fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other


necessary precautions as per hospital policy.


3.21 Takes responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Charge Nurse as assigned


3.22 Demonstrates strict adherence to all hospital policies and procedures


3.23 Carries out other duties as instructed by the Nursing Shift Supervisor / Nursing Administrator


3.24 Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital


management to comply those requirements


3.25 Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities


3.26 Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures


3.27 Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk


assessments, incident reports


3.28 Comply with Waste management procedures and policies


3.29 Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs


3.30 Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems



4.1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing.


4.2 Current license in country of origin and with HAAD (Health Authority Abu Dhabi) license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE


4.3 Minimum 2 years nursing experience after qualification.


4.4 BLS / ACLS provider


4.5 Good English spoken & written, Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.