Registered Nurse Pediatric Ward

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provides direct care and related duties in pediatric unit and maintains current knowledge of critical care nursing practice and standards.
  • Demonstrate competencies in performing nursing care such as oxygen administration through Opti-flow, nebulization and wound care.
  • Responsible for monitoring the changes in health condition through (pediatric early warning sign chart).
  • Assists the pediatrician in clinical rounds as well as document the care in the medical records.
  • Assists the pediatrician in specific procedure done at the bed side such as lumbar puncture / tapping and central line insertion.
  • Provides age and culturally appropriate nursing care to all pre and postoperative surgical patients.
  • Ensure that parents are oriented and giving education on falls precautions and appropriate preventive measures to reduce the risk of fall.
  • Demonstrate competencies in pain management through appropriate tools and standards.
  • Competence in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Advanced Life Support and participates as a member of Code Blue team hospital wide.
  • Plans, implements and evaluates care given to assigned patient in an effective and organized manner.
  • Predominant role in medication preparation, administration, documentation and monitoring of patients for any adverse reactions.
  • Demonstrate competencies in intravenous cannulation and intravenous fluid administration, blood transfusion and blood collection.
  • Performs competency in high alert medications, storage and administration as per the policy.
  • Responsible for maintaining crash cart and critical equipment\'s as per the hospital protocol.
  • Meets or exceeds all continuing education requirements for maintaining licensure to practice nursing in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Responsible for the supervision of practical nurses and collaborate with multidisciplinary team as required.
  • Perform the task assigned by the head nurse / shift in charge and reports adverse events to head nurse / nursing supervisor.
  • Demonstrate competency in prioritizing in health education and maintaining patient\'s record.
  • Follows the reporting mechanisms / chain of command in the nursing services department. All patient care issues shall be correctly and promptly reported.
  • Provides for the physical, psychological and social needs of patient and their families.
  • Performs a wide range of nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique
  • Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of medication including high alert medicate and Narcotic as per the hospital policy.
  • Complies with established Departmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient\'s record and ensure that patients\' rights and responsibilities are communicated appropriately and maintains patient\'s safety and privacy.
  • Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and actively involved in continuing education provided by the Nursing Education Department.
  • Act as a patient advocate and provide health education and support to patient and families
Responsibilities:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provides direct care and related duties in pediatric unit and maintains current knowledge of critical care nursing practice and standards.
  • Demonstrate competencies in performing nursing care such as oxygen administration through Opti-flow, nebulization and wound care.
  • Responsible for monitoring the changes in health condition through (pediatric early warning sign chart).
  • Assists the pediatrician in clinical rounds as well as document the care in the medical records.
  • Assists the pediatrician in specific procedure done at the bed side such as lumbar puncture / tapping and central line insertion.
  • Provides age and culturally appropriate nursing care to all pre and postoperative surgical patients.
  • Ensure that parents are oriented and giving education on falls precautions and appropriate preventive measures to reduce the risk of fall.
  • Demonstrate competencies in pain management through appropriate tools and standards.
  • Competence in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Advanced Life Support and participates as a member of Code Blue team hospital wide.
  • Plans, implements and evaluates care given to assigned patient in an effective and organized manner.
  • Predominant role in medication preparation, administration, documentation and monitoring of patients for any adverse reactions.
  • Demonstrate competencies in intravenous cannulation and intravenous fluid administration, blood transfusion and blood collection.
  • Performs competency in high alert medications, storage and administration as per the policy.
  • Responsible for maintaining crash cart and critical equipment\'s as per the hospital protocol.
  • Meets or exceeds all continuing education requirements for maintaining licensure to practice nursing in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Responsible for the supervision of practical nurses and collaborate with multidisciplinary team as required.
  • Perform the task assigned by the head nurse / shift in charge and reports adverse events to head nurse / nursing supervisor.
  • Demonstrate competency in prioritizing in health education and maintaining patient\'s record.
  • Follows the reporting mechanisms / chain of command in the nursing services department. All patient care issues shall be correctly and promptly reported.
  • Provides for the physical, psychological and social needs of patient and their families.
  • Performs a wide range of nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique
  • Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of medication including high alert medicate and Narcotic as per the hospital policy.
  • Complies with established Departmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient\'s record and ensure that patients\' rights and responsibilities are communicated appropriately and maintains patient\'s safety and privacy.
  • Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and actively involved in continuing education provided by the Nursing Education Department.
  • Act as a patient advocate and provide health education and support to patient and families
Qualifications:QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS: * Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing.
  • Current license in country of origin and with HAAD Licensed to practice in Al Ain, UAE
  • Minimum 2 years nursing experience in the relevant area.
  • BLS provider.
  • Good English spoken & written; Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1698075
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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