Job Description

1. JOB PURPOSE:
  
As part of the multi-disciplinary Home Care team, to participate in the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised nursing interventions in the patients’ homes.  To provide physical and psychological support to patients and families and to refer on to other agencies for ongoing support where required.  To provide excellent communication links with patients and families and with other clinicians and services; to provide a patient-centred, holistic service.
 
 2. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
  
Internal:
Home Care Manager
Doctor
Other nursing colleagues
Home care allied health professionals
Non-clinical staff
External:
Patients and families
Hospital staff and other clinical staff
Social workers
 
3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:  
 
Patient Care
a. Conduct ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition
b. Frequently make the initial evaluation visit to the patient and provides those services requiring specialized nursing skill in accordance with the care plan approved by the doctor
Perform appropriate treatments as ordered by doctor in an accurate and timely manner
c. Make repeat visits to patients in their homes, to address and re-evaluate the nursing needs of patient, make or recommend revisions to the patient’s care plan
d. Observe signs and symptoms and reports changes in the patient’s condition to the doctor as often as needed
Form professional relationships with clients and families, and communicate information to them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture
c. Educate patients and their families about how to prevent illness/ deterioration and how to improve the patient’s health and wellbeing
d. Ensure consent for all treatment is obtained and recorded
Review and assess own clinical interventions so that an action plan can be initiated in a timely manner
e. Be an advocate for patients, making manager and appropriate team members aware of any concerns
f. Safely travel between patients’ homes and other venues on a regular basis adhering to relevant polices and guidelines
g. Maintain appropriate standards of confidentiality and Information governance in accordance with policy
h. Implement the infection control program designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment and to prevent the transmission of infection
 
Teamwork and organisation
a. Participate fully in clinical and managerial supervision
Communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary Home Care team and support team-working generally
b. Attend team meetings as appropriate and ensure relevant patient information is fed back to the team
Actively participate in emergency duty, on-call and weekend working systems if and when required
c. Make effective use of the IT systems provided by the organisation and maintain timely, accurate and comprehensive records
d. Maintain a safe working environment by complying with quality and safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
To comply with all mandatory training requirements
 
Continuous improvement
Keep abreast of new developments, skills and technology to ensure continuing competence in the job
Review the nursing service for quality improvement and make recommendations for changes as needed to ensure quality of services
Participate in audits as and when required
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
  
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (or equivalent)
Licensed in his/her country of origin
Eligible to be licensed in Saudi Arabia
 
Job-Specific Skills:
Knowledge and use of nursing theories, models, principles, and evidence-based practice to guide intervention decisions
Ability to develop nursing plans based on evaluation information
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 
 
  
Minimum Related Experience:
Minimum one year of hospital experience as a registered nurse
 
Personal Attributes
Self-motivated, able to work with appropriate level of autonomy
Committed to quality care
Adaptable
 
Generic skills
Teamwork
Fluent in English
IT skills
Planning and time management
 

Skills Required