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

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assists specialists / consultants in the specific procedures done in the OPD.
• Performs the initial assessment of the patient.
• Responsible for ensuring strict aseptic techniques are followed while performing the various dermatological procedures
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the department as per infection control and waste management policy of the hospital
• Prepare, administers and documents medication if given to the patient
• Maintains and updates all relevant patient documentations/medical records as per hospital policy and procedures. 
• Maintains confidentiality of patient’s records.
• Assess the patient and family education needs and provide health education.
• Follows the reporting mechanisms/chain of command in the Nursing department. Ensuring patient care issues are correctly and quickly reported.
• Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating and continuing education.
• Competent with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation technique 
• Demonstrates an economical approach to the utilization of equipment’s and supplies while assisting the Charge Nurse to maintain an appropriate ward stock.
• Responsible for daily checking of crash carts and emergency equipment’s’ as per hospital policy
• Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of medications including high alert medications and narcotics as per hospital policy
• Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of Hazmat items including the MSDS as per hospital policy
• Demonstrates sound knowledge and participates in fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other necessary precautions as per hospital policy.
• Takes responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Charge Nurse as assigned 
• Demonstrates strict adherence to all hospital policies and procedures
• Carries out other duties as instructed by the Nursing Shift Supervisor / Nursing Director.
• Responsible for implementing health and safety measures related to the Pandemic for themselves and others by their actions or omissions, and continue the provision of health-care during a pandemic
• Responsible to comply with the managements instructions and policies, i.e. follow safe work practices, use equipment, wear protective equipment, participate in training, and report hazards or injury, etc.
• Responsible to monitor their own health and immediately report any issues of concern to their HOD.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists specialists / consultants in the specific procedures done in the OPD.
• Performs the initial assessment of the patient.
• Responsible for ensuring strict aseptic techniques are followed while performing the various dermatological procedures
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the department as per infection control and waste management policy of the hospital
• Prepare, administers and documents medication if given to the patient
• Maintains and updates all relevant patient documentations/medical records as per hospital policy and procedures. 
• Maintains confidentiality of patient’s records.
• Assess the patient and family education needs and provide health education.
• Follows the reporting mechanisms/chain of command in the Nursing department. Ensuring patient care issues are correctly and quickly reported.
• Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating and continuing education.
• Competent with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation technique 
• Demonstrates an economical approach to the utilization of equipment’s and supplies while assisting the Charge Nurse to maintain an appropriate ward stock.
• Responsible for daily checking of crash carts and emergency equipment’s’ as per hospital policy
• Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of medications including high alert medications and narcotics as per hospital policy
• Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of Hazmat items including the MSDS as per hospital policy
• Demonstrates sound knowledge and participates in fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other necessary precautions as per hospital policy.
• Takes responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Charge Nurse as assigned 
• Demonstrates strict adherence to all hospital policies and procedures
• Carries out other duties as instructed by the Nursing Shift Supervisor / Nursing Director.
• Responsible for implementing health and safety measures related to the Pandemic for themselves and others by their actions or omissions, and continue the provision of health-care during a pandemic
• Responsible to comply with the managements instructions and policies, i.e. follow safe work practices, use equipment, wear protective equipment, participate in training, and report hazards or injury, etc.
• Responsible to monitor their own health and immediately report any issues of concern to their HOD.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
•  Current license in country of origin and with DOH license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE
•  Minimum 2 years nursing experience after qualification.
•  BLS provider 
•  Good English spoken & written, Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification 2522
• Job Category Nursing
• Apply Before 10/31/2023, 03:02 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations  Abu Dhabi, AE