Assistant Nurse - OPD

NMC GROUP SERVICES.; Sharjah; On-site; AED 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC GROUP SERVICES. in Sharjah is seeking an Assistant Nurse to provide patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and document care to support safe clinical outcomes.

The role requires BLS certification, an appropriate nursing license, and willingness to work across departments and be On Call when needed. ECG skills are a plus and you will participate in ongoing competency programs.

Qualifications

• Licensed to work as an assistant nurse in the relevant health authority.
• Maintain patient records and assist in daily living activities.
• Proficient in basic life support and emergency procedures.
• Willingness to work across departments and be on call.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist in activities of daily living and patient comfort measures.
• Monitor vitals, document findings and report changes promptly.
• Assist in scheduling follow-ups and referrals as needed.
• Support post-discharge care planning and patient education.
• Maintain unit cleanliness, safety and equipment readiness.

Skills

Nursing care

BLS Provider

ECG competence

Critical thinking

On-call readiness

Team coordination

Education

Assistant Nurse license

Job description

• Work within scope of practice, putting health, wellbeing and safety of patients first while assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their needs
• Contribute to planning and delivery of nursing care under supervision of Registered Nurse ensuring patient-centered approach
• Assist in activities of daily living per patient care plan (distribution of meals, hygiene assistance)
• Maintain high standard of nursing care following evidence-based guidelines and unit competencies
• Act as patient advocate supporting patients’ dignity and rights
• Inform Registered Nurse of vital sign observations and care provided and document appropriately
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse immediately
• Respond to emergencies according to organization policies and perform Basic Life Support as required
• Facilitate post-discharge clinic visits/tests including scheduling follow-up and referral appointments
• Arrange patient transportation as required
• Maintain flow of documents for scanning if needed
• Provide direct patient care according to therapeutic plan under supervision of Registered Nurse
• Assist Registered Nurse in preparation and maintenance of effective patient care plan
• Record detailed report of care in patient’s official record reflecting therapeutic plan
• Reinforce instructions given to patient by physician/Registered Nurse and refer new instruction needs to Registered Nurse
• Perform other duties as assigned by Registered Nurse within scope of practice
• Ask for clarification from Registered Nurse when in doubt and *escalate* to colleagues when not competent to undertake required care
• Be competent with mandatory and unit specific competencies on Elsevier platform
• Demonstrate proficiency in emergency procedures, equipment, and department protocols
• Participate in ongoing programs and certification to maintain clinical competency
• Comply with unit Scope of service
• Perform nursing care for outpatient department patients optimizing patient safety and reducing errors
• Demonstrate excellent observation skills, critical thinking and quick effective decision making
• Function efficiently within assigned clinic and relieve other nursing units if necessary
• Ensure safety of patients in assigned clinic and organization of duties
• Accurately monitor and record patient condition and ensure investigation reports available
• Perform assessments and reassessments per policy according to clinic assigned
• Provide age-appropriate patient care per standard of care
• Report abnormalities in patient condition immediately to medical staff
• Prepare patient for emergency surgeries
• Assist physician with procedures and perform technical/manual skill services
• Perform routine nursing procedures/skills as per clinic assigned
• Able to perform ECG
• Ensure equipment is maintained and report faults to Nurse Manager/Engineering

Desired Candidate Profile

• Appropriate license to work as an assistant nurse in relevant regulatory health authority
• Manage own professional re-licensure
• Hold valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card
• Willingness to work across departments and be On Call when necessary
• Competent with mandatory and unit specific competencies on Elsevier platform
• Excellent observation skills, critical thinking and ability to make quick decisions
• Proficiency in emergency procedures and equipment
• Ability to perform ECG and routine nursing procedures