Assistant Nurse -OPD

NMC GROUP SERVICES.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC GROUP SERVICES. is seeking a nursing assistant/midwife support role in Abu Dhabi to contribute to patient-centered care under supervision of a registered nurse or midwife.

You will help with daily living activities, documentation, and adherence to care plans within evidence-based practices. The role requires a valid health authority license, BLS certification, and strong communication in English; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate license to work as an assistant nurse/assistant midwife in the relevant regulatory health authority.
• Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written).
• Arabic language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and delivery of nursing midwifery care under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
• Assist in activities of daily living and patient care per care plan.
• Maintain high standard of care following evidence-based guidelines and unit competencies.
• Demonstrate service excellence and advocate for patient dignity and rights.
• Record vital signs and care provided; document appropriately for the patient record.
• Observe changes in patient condition; escalate to RN/RM as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed to work as an assistant nurse/assistant midwife

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform

Job description

• Contribute to the overall planning and delivery of nursing midwifery care for patients under supervision of Registered Nurse Registered Midwife ensuring a patient centred approach to care
• Assist in activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan e g distribution of patient meals assisting patients with hygiene needs
• Maintain a high standard of nursing midwifery care working within evidence-based guidelines and unit specific competencies
• Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support patients dignity and rights
• Inform Registered Nurse Registered Midwife of vital sign observations and care provided and document appropriately
• Observe and report changes in the patient s condition and reactions to care to a Registered Nurse Registered Midwife immediately
• Respond to emergencies according to organisation policies and procedures
• Facilitate post discharge clinic visits and or tests including scheduling follow-up and referral appointments
• Help arrange patient transportation as required
• Maintain flow of documents for scanning if needed
• Provide direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs under supervision
• Provide information to assist Registered Nurse Registered Midwife in preparation and maintenance of patient care plan
• Record detailed reports of care in patient s official record reflecting the therapeutic plan under direction of Registered Nurse Registered Midwife
• Reinforce instructions given to patient by physician and Registered Nurse Registered Midwife and refer new needs for instruction
• Initiate emergency assistance as per policies and perform Basic Life Support as per regulatory requirements and scope
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice
• Ask questions for clarification when in doubt and escalation to seek expert advice when unable or not competent to undertake required care
• Appropriate license to work as an assistant nurse/assistant midwife in the relevant regulatory health authority
• Manage own professional re-licensure
• Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card
• Willingness to work across departments when necessary
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)
• Evidenced ability to work as part of an inter-professional team (desirable)
• Organizational and administrative skills to use electronic medical record platform for clinical documentation (desirable)
• Ability to communicate effectively in Arabic (desirable)