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


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


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.