Staff Nurse

23 July, 2024

Full time DUTIES \& RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements and maintains established departmental policies \& procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Inspects area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur.

• Renders Patient Centered Care based on individual patient needs, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

• Assess the needs of assigned patients, identifying problems in relation to pathophysiology of disease process and standard of care.

• Obtain initial interview/nursing history and communicates any observation that deviates from normal.

• Identifies patient/family expectations and educational needs; communicates priorities.

• Records information obtained and presented by colleagues during hand-over process using SBAR and ensure appropriate follow-up is carried out on timely manner.

• Monitors medical condition of patients’ comfort and privacy, and expresses interest in their progress.

• Ensures precision in maintenance of patient medical records; retains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.

• Recognizes signs and symptoms of abuse, documents and reports as per NMH Policy.

• Initiates Discharge planning.

• Administers and controls narcotics and medications as ordered.

• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.

• Orient, instructs and trains assigned personnel (new staff nurses, patient care clerks).

• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.

• Supports in formulating and screening Quality Assurance criteria and providing in-service training for staff.

• Supports attending physicians and aids patients \& families as needed in times of stress or crisis.

• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives and infection control policies.

• Maintains a welcoming, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospital standards.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

• Attends meetings as required.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

KEY CONTACTS

INTERNAL:

• Visiting Doctors \& NMH Physicians

• Medical Services Staff (Lab., Pharmacy, Radiology etc.)

• Support Service Staff (Reception, Dietary, HK etc.)

EXTERNAL:

• Patients and their Relatives \& Friends

• Patients

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing. Current CPR/BLS certification.

Licensing: Valid License from Ministry of Health to work as a Registered Nurse.

Experience :

2 years’ experience in clinical practice.

OTHER SKILLS:

Technical Skills: Knowledge and proficiency in fundamental nursing procedures such as taking vital signs, medication administration, I.V. therapy, ECG process , blood sugar monitoring, naso-gastric tube insertion, documentation, proper wound management etc. Acquainted with sterilization technique, safety measures, good hygiene, environmental sanitation, and infection control standards.

Administrative Skills: Ability to Multi Task, Assess, Organize, Prioritize responsibilities and Work under pressure with minimal supervision; take Initiative; Self-Motivated, Flexible and Adaptable.

Soft Skills: Excellent Communication and Inter-Personal skills.

Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet and Hospital MIS.

Language Skills: Good in written and spoken English, Arabic is an advantage.

PHYSICAL \& WORKING CONDITIONS

Works primarily in an air conditioned, well-lighted and comfortable health care facility, while also exposed to infections and close contact with the patients. Handles emergency and/or crisis situations. May experience unpleasant/ unpredictable elements (accidents, injuries and illness). Occasionally subjected to long and irregular hours due to departmental requirements. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking and moving. Positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; considerable reaching, stooping, bending and kneeling. May experience work related pressure and be available to deal with departmental exigencies.

Job Category: Nursing