Registered Nurse.Nursing Services.Medcare Hospital Sharjah (Br)

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Obtains and documents a patient assessment which incorporates all available data/information.
Utilizes techniques of observation, interview, measurement and physical examination in making an assessment.
Assesses family adaptation, coping skills and the need for crisis or other intervention.
Updates the nursing care plan continually as patient status demands.
Commences discharge planning as soon as it is feasible in co-operation with patient and significant others.  
Delivers care using the nursing process, setting priorities in the delivery of care.
Delegates and supervise nursing care delivered by junior Staff Nurses.
Co-ordinates care delivered by other health professionals.
Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the adult or elderly patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights and is culturally competent.
Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift
Provide family-centered care by communicating with the family regarding the changing health care needs of their family member
Communicates evaluation and subsequent plan to patient/significant others and healthcare team
Demonstrate excellent skills in triaging the patients.
Follow appropriate algorithm in emergency management (BLS, ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)
Effectively cannulate the patients and ensures hydration.
Ensure safe transportation of critically ill patients with lifesaving equipment’s.
To have awareness and handles all medico legal cases and its sample dispatch.
Assist in ambulance service to transport patient in and out.
Demonstrate skill to transfer out patient to concern department as per the doctor’s instructions with a detailed hand over to the respective nursing staff.
Ensure safe transportation of critically ill patients with lifesaving equipment’s.
Be capable to handle patients with road traffic accident, burns and poisoning
To have awareness and handles all medico legal cases and its sample dispatch.
To have sound knowledge on GLASCOW COMA scale.
Support in implementing and managing the budget as per the plan
Support in planning activities based on the budget
Inform Nurse Manager/Head Nurse of malfunctioning equipment and utilize resources effectively and efficiently
Maintains confidentiality of patients’ information
Adheres to the safety protocols of the hospital and ensures safety of the patients.
Guides and supervises the work of nurse associate.
Delegates tasks to the nurse associate and other health care assistants rationally.
Works collaboratively and support efforts of team members
Handles medico legal cases according to the organization’s protocols.
Follows strict infection control protocols and takes responsibility in ensuring quality control related to quality monitors
Provides end of life care according to the culture of people
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interact effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
To maintain current trends in nursing practice and management through formal education and self-development efforts
To possess clear understanding and commitment to the philosophy of Aster DM Health care
Enhance own professional growth by updating theoretical knowledge and practical skill through self learning and  participating in training programs
Be compliant with licensing requirements
Participate in quality assurance and other research initiatives
Participate in unit meetings and contribute in achieving objective of the clinic
Assist in development and /or implementation of unit based policies and procedures related to patient care
Participate in programs for quality improvement in nursing practices
Participate in staff education and staff meeting
Participate in other activities of the medical centres/ hospitals
Consistently demonstrating willingness, dedication and commitment
Promptly taking ownership and responsibility of all assigned tasks.