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Practical Nurse

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 120,000 - 200,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Practical Nurse to provide patient care under RN supervision in Abu Dhabi. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, documenting care, and effective communication with patients. Candidates should have at least 1 year in a similar health setting.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year in similar health setting.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and implement nursing care for patients under RN supervision.
  • Assist with daily living activities and report patient condition changes.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for effective patient care.

Job description

Job Purpose
The Practical Nurse provides appropriate patient care according to established care plans under the supervision from Registered Nurses in accordance with the Nursing Scope of Practice. Adheres to and promotes the professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi. The Practical Nurse is not licensed for independent practice and remains responsible and accountable for his/her own actions. Understands supports and promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, assesses and implements nursing care for patients ensuring a patient-centered approach to care.

• Assists 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.

• Reports any significant changes in the patient’s condition to a registered nurse-RN immediately. • Responds to all levels of emergencies according to the organization’s policies and procedures.

• Ensure timely, accurate communication and complete documentation with patients to include verbal and written correspondence with the patient or the patient’s representative.

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the management of effective and efficient patient- centered care in a professional manner.

• Responsible for documentation and participation in the use of information technology and relevant electronic medical records.

• Assists registered nurses - RNs and clerical staff in administrative duties as required

• Ensures patients and families are provided with comprehensive information and resources to meet their health care needs.

• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and family information by promoting professional interdisciplinary communication

• Provides feedback on strategies to decrease costs and effective utilization of resources

• Maintains adequate inventory of examination room supplies and prepares exam rooms at the beginning and end of day and between each patient contact.

• Outpatient setting: Interact with clinic patients during the appointment time frame. Interactions with the patient may include greeting, rooming, vital signs, preparing the patient for exams or procedures, and providing instruction follow-up directions to the patient.

• Ensure exam rooms, stations and clinic areas are stocked with adequate supplies to promote efficient patient care.

• Complete all other tasks and duties as assigned by the line manager.

Accountabilities

• Apply relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan and deliver patient/population-centered care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable

• Ensures the registered nurse is informed of observations and care provided for patients and documented appropriately.

• Gathers records of patients regarding current problems, medications, and allergies and reviews the medical record

• Manages all timely communication and documentation relating to individual patient care as delegated by the nurse in charge.

• Maintains a safe and secure unit environment, identify report, and document any risks and/or incidents appropriately.

Qualifications

Experience :-

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year in similar health setting

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