Registered Nurse – OB/Gyne and Pediatric OPD Job Vacancy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

Be responsible for providing and coordinating patient care, educating patients and the public about various health conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.

Assess and identify patients’ needs and implement and monitor the patient’s medical plan and treatment. They will work with a team of physicians and other health care specialists or allied health in various settings
Perform systematic patient assessment and collect pertinent data about the patient’s health or situation.
Understand and analyze the assessment information and data
Determine actual and potential nursing diagnoses, problems, and issues
Define the predicted and expected outcomes of the patient’s planned care
Create and evaluate patient care plans with the medical team
Record vital signs, recognize and address abnormalities
Define the care plan in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
Maintain and update the technical and clinical skills related to nursing practice
Employ strategies to promote patients’ health and a safe environment.
Understand different diagnostic tests and laboratory exams
Perform essential life support (BLS
Prepare patients for medical examination and treatment
Administer medications and monitor patients for any side effects and reactions
Administer treatments such as IV fluids or blood products and monitor patients for any reactions
Provide wound care management
Assist in medical procedures invasive or non-invasive as needed
Facilitate the process of safe patient`s admission and discharge

Responsibilities specific to OPD:

Completes the daily assignment checks and keep the unit ready for the shift.
Assists doctors during specific procedures performed in the outpatient department.
Responsible for assessment and reassessment of patients.
Performs initial assessment of patients, includes baseline observations and CTG if required.
Ability to identify and promptly report obstetric emergencies to the doctor.
Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy in patient safety and comfort.
Ensures strict aseptic techniques are followed while performing various gynecological and obstetrical procedures.
Responsible for maintaining clean unit as per infection control and waste management policy of the hospital.
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge in the nursing care of patients undergoing gynecological and obstetrical procedures.
Provides appropriate health teaching to patient and family about further management and care.
Prepares, administers and documents medication as per hospital policy, if given to the patient.
Perform the Appropriateness review of medications before preparing and administering medications as required.
Appropriate and complete documentation of the patient assessment and care provided.

Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures
Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
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
Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible
Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills.
Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained.

Have an appropriate license to work as a nurse in the relevant regulatory health authority (DoH, DHA) with all the qualification and experience this mandates.
Manage their own professional revalidation
Have basic life support qualification (within past 24 months)
Have an active interest in the clinical field in which they are employed
Be willing to work across departments when necessary
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)

DESIRABLE: The post holder should have:

Evidenced experience/expertise in the clinical field in which they are employed
Evidenced ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the HIS platform for clinical documentation