Registered Nurse – ICU Job Vacancy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY: 

Manages patients care in allocated area ensuring good standard of care provided.                                                                                                                                                    

RESPONSIBILITIES

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of Practice as per HAAD Regulations)

• Provides direct care and related duties in critical care and maintains current knowledge of critical 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 Cardio Pulmonary 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 patient 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 Black) 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 Director.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:       

• Work in all shifts as scheduled by the Head of Department.
• Strictly adheres to organization’s regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, OSHMS, HAAD, JCI and ISO.
• Supports Continuous Quality Improvement and participates and contributes to all the quality  assurance activities of the service. 
•  Participates and contributes in scheduled in-service training programs. 
•  Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, associates  and Management.
• Maintains confidentiality as per the agreement signed.
• Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
• Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.
• Carries out other duties when requested by the Head of department.
•   OSH responsibilities of the position includes;      

  General 

• Comply with reasonable OSH Instructions, regulatory requirements, safe working procedures, response protocols, storage and handling requirements for Hazardous materials, Medications.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment that should be used in the department and safety systems
• Must be Familiar with emergency and  evacuation procedures
• Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments 
• Report OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues 
• Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills

Task Specific

• Follow safe Patient handling methods
• Complies with hand hygiene policy and safe handling of Needle stick, sharps Policy
• Should be able to use PPEs correctly, understand safety signs, labels and  other posted information.
• Assist with Proper Identification, labeling and maintenance of all departmental hazardous materials, MSDS availability and its current inventory.
• Assist with Proper collection, Storage and disposal of hazardous materials as per NMCSH Waste management policy 
•  Proper maintenance and storage of HAZMAT Cabinet.
• Maintains the  risk register, incident report register, MSDS record and all departmental training records
• Understanding of  departmental OSH Objectives and Targets
• Involves in workplace safety inspections, internal, external audits and assists in implementing corrective actions and Coordinate with NMCSH Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS:

•  Bachelor of Science in Nursing. 
•  Current license in country of origin and with HAAD license to practice in Abu   Dhabi, UAE.
•  Minimum 2 years nursing experience in Intensive Care Unit in a reputed JCI accredited Hospital
• BLS / ACLS provider 
• Good English spoken & written, Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification 2071
• Job Category Nursing
• Apply Before 06/30/2023, 05:19 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Abu Dhabi, AE