Assistant Nurse - OPD

NMC Healthcare; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Nurse/Midwife to provide high-quality patient care under supervision. This role involves assisting with daily activities, maintaining patient documentation, and ensuring adherence to care plans. Ideal candidates will hold relevant licenses and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed to work as assistant nurse/midwife.
• AHA Basic Life Support Provider card required.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities for patients.
• Maintain documentation of care provided.
• Respond to patient condition changes and emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Patient Advocacy

Emergency Response

Education

Licensed Assistant Nurse/Midwife

Job description

The post holder will always work within the scope of practice, putting the health, wellbeing and safety of their patient first as they assess, plan, implement and evaluate their needs.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife, contribute to the overall planning and delivery of nursing/midwifery care for patients ensuring a patient cantered approach to care.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, assist in the activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan e.g. distribution of patient meals and assisting patients with hygiene needs.
• Maintain a high standard of nursing/midwifery care for patients, working within evidence-based guidelines and unit specific competencies.
• Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support the patients’ dignity and rights at all times.
• Ensure the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife is informed of vital sign observations and care provided for patients and document appropriately.
• Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition and reactions to different aspects of care to a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife immediately.
• Respond to emergencies according to the organization’s policies and procedures
• Facilitate post discharge clinic visits and/or tests as required 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 as directed by the patient care plan under supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.
• Provide appropriate information to assist the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, in the preparation and maintenance of an effective patient care plan.
• Record in the patient’s official record a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan under direction of Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.
• Reinforce instructions given to the patient by the physician and Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, and refers new needs for instruction to the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Have an appropriate license to work as an assistant nurse/assistant midwife in the relevant regulatory health authority with all the qualification and experience these mandates.
• Manage their own professional re-licensure.
• Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card.
• Be willing to work across departments when necessary
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)