Registered Nurse Inpatient Maternity

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

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  • Provides direct care and related duties in ward and maintains current knowledge of patient care nursing practice and standards.
  • Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care given to assigned patient in an effective and organized manner.
  • Provides for the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient and families.
  • Provides comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative nursing care to all surgical patients.
  • Predominant role in preparation, administration and documentation of medication.
  • Performs a wide range of nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique.
  • Assists with transfer of patients within the health care facilities and serves as transport nurse for patients during ambulance transport.
  • Demonstrates competency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and participates as a member of Code Blue hospital wide.
  • Maintains and updates all relevant patient documentation / medical records as per hospital policy and procedure.
  • Follows the reporting mechanisms / chain of command in the nursing services department. All patients care issues shall be correctly and promptly reported.
  • Demonstrates an economical approach to the utilization of equipment\'s and supplies while assisting the head nurse to maintain an appropriate ward stock.
  • Takes responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Charge Nurse as assigned.
  • Responds to external disaster (Code Orange) as per hospital protocol.
  • Responsible for checking the crash cart as per the checklist.
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory checklist of medications including high alert medications and narcotics as per hospital policy.
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory checklist of Hazmat items including 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 strict adherence to all hospital policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates sound knowledge and participates in fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other necessary precautions as per hospital policy.
  • Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating and continuing education.
  • Performs any other assigned responsibilities as identified by the Charge Nurse / 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.
Responsibilities:
  • Provides direct care and related duties in ward and maintains current knowledge of patient care nursing practice and standards.
  • Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care given to assigned patient in an effective and organized manner.
  • Provides for the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient and families.
  • Provides comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative nursing care to all surgical patients.
  • Predominant role in preparation, administration and documentation of medication.
  • Performs a wide range of nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique.
  • Assists with transfer of patients within the health care facilities and serves as transport nurse for patients during ambulance transport.
  • Demonstrates competency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and participates as a member of Code Blue hospital wide.
  • Maintains and updates all relevant patient documentation / medical records as per hospital policy and procedure.
  • Follows the reporting mechanisms / chain of command in the nursing services department. All patients care issues shall be correctly and promptly reported.
  • Demonstrates an economical approach to the utilization of equipment\'s and supplies while assisting the head nurse to maintain an appropriate ward stock.
  • Takes responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Charge Nurse as assigned.
  • Responds to external disaster (Code Orange) as per hospital protocol.
  • Responsible for checking the crash cart as per the checklist.
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory checklist of medications including high alert medications and narcotics as per hospital policy.
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory checklist of Hazmat items including 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 strict adherence to all hospital policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates sound knowledge and participates in fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other necessary precautions as per hospital policy.
  • Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating and continuing education.
  • Performs any other assigned responsibilities as identified by the Charge Nurse / 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:
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited university.
  • Registered Nurse, Haad (DOH) Licensed.
  • Registered Nurse, valid license in the country of origin
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and any other unit specific training relevant to the area of specialty
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years\' experience post-graduation

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1674426
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned