Assistant Nurse

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dubai seeks a Nurse with a minimum 18 Months Diploma and at least 2 years of recent clinical experience. The role involves observing patient behavior, assisting in therapy sessions, and ensuring patient safety. Eligible candidates must be able to work under the direction of a registered nurse and manage mental health challenges effectively. Immediate joining is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in observing and reporting changes in patient behavior.
• Ability to maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and relatives.
• Skills in identifying and managing risks in patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Participate in one-to-one and group therapy sessions.
• Assist patients in developing social skills.
• Cooperate with mental health staff for optimum patient care.

Skills

Observation and reporting skills

Empathy and communication

Crisis management

Social skills development

Team cooperation with health professionals

Education

Minimum 18 Months Diploma in Nursing/ Midwifery

Eligible for DHA licensing

Job description

Job Description

Role Specific Skills

• To observe, assess and report any changes in patient's behavior for timely interventions.
• Maintain therapeutic relationships and empathetic approach to patients and relatives and refer to a registered nurse for any question they may have in the patient condition or any suggestions that they may wish to raise.
• To identify and report patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others and maintain patient's safety.
• To understand & manage patients with the specific symptoms of mental illness, de‑escalating stressful situations and helping patients overcome challenges.
• To assist patients to develop social skills.
• To prepares and participate in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals to patients and families.
• To cooperate with and maintain a good relationship within mental health specialty staff to maximize patient care.
• To ensure patient, staff and environmental safety by periodic check of environment/ patient belongings as per hospital policy.
• To respect and maintain the confidentiality and dignity of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.
• To ensure a process of continuous in‑service education, in their clinical area & maintain unit specific competency in managing aggression, pre & post ECT management.
• To carry out assigned task in delivering and supporting direct patient care under direction of a registered nurse to ensure delivery of a high quality of patient's care.
• To participate in orientation, training, development in relation to mental health nursing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Minimum 18 Months Diploma in Nursing/ Midwifery
• Eligible for DHA licensing
• For immediate Joining

Minimum Work Experience

• 2 years recent clinical experience NB.
• Exception UAE National : No experience required.