Registered Nurse – Ortho OPD Job vacancy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Registered Nurse – Ortho OPD Job vacancy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Assists specialists / consultants in the specific procedures done in the orthopedic OPD.
- Performs the initial assessment of the patients
- Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort
- Ensures strict aseptic techniques are followed while performing the various orthopedic procedures
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the unit as per infection control and waste management policy of the hospital
- Demonstrates deep knowledge in the nursing care of patients undergoing orthopedic procedures
- Provides appropriate health teaching to the patient and family about further management and care
- Prepares, administers and documents medication if given to the patient
- Ensures that injury notification is done appropriately
- Maintains and updates all relevant patient documentations/medical records as per hospital policy and procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient’s records
- Coordinates with the front office desk of her/his designated area for smooth functioning and optimum patient care
- 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
- Responsible for checking the crash cart as per the checklist
- 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
- Ensures preventative and ongoing maintenance of equipment is carried out, reporting all failures or deficiencies through appropriate department head
- Demonstrates an economical approach to the utilization of equipment’s and supplies while assisting the Charge Nurse to maintain an appropriate ward stock.
- Participates as a member of the code black team of the hospital as per the 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 orthopedic OPD.
- Performs the initial assessment of the patients
- Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort
- Ensures strict aseptic techniques are followed while performing the various orthopedic procedures
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the unit as per infection control and waste management policy of the hospital
- Demonstrates deep knowledge in the nursing care of patients undergoing orthopedic procedures
- Provides appropriate health teaching to the patient and family about further management and care
- Prepares, administers and documents medication if given to the patient
- Ensures that injury notification is done appropriately
- Maintains and updates all relevant patient documentations/medical records as per hospital policy and procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient’s records
- Coordinates with the front office desk of her/his designated area for smooth functioning and optimum patient care
- 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
- Responsible for checking the crash cart as per the checklist
- 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
- Ensures preventative and ongoing maintenance of equipment is carried out, reporting all failures or deficiencies through appropriate department head
- Demonstrates an economical approach to the utilization of equipment’s and supplies while assisting the Charge Nurse to maintain an appropriate ward stock.
- Participates as a member of the code black team of the hospital as per the 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 2529
- Job Category Nursing
- Apply Before 09/25/2023, 04:08 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations Abu Dhabi, AE
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