Assistant Nurse

• Contribute to the overall planning and delivery of nursing/midwifery care for patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife ensuring a patient-centered approach. • Assist in activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan (e.g., distribution of patient meals, assisting with hygiene needs) under direction of Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife. • 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 patient condition and reactions to care to 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. • 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 and under supervision. • Assist Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife in preparation and maintenance of effective patient care plan. • Record detailed reports of care given in the patient’s official record reflecting the therapeutic and patient care plan. • Reinforce instructions given to the patient by physician and Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife and refer new instructional needs to them. • Initiate emergency assistance as per policies and perform Basic Life Support as per regulatory requirements and scope. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife within scope of practice. • Ask questions for clarification when in doubt and escalate/seek expert advice when unable or not competent to undertake required care. • Appropriate licence to work as an assistant nurse/assistant midwife in the relevant regulatory health authority and manage professional re-licensure. • Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card. • Willingness to work across departments when necessary. • Clear and effective communication in English (spoken and written). • Ability to work as part of an inter-professional team (desirable). • Organizational and administrative skills with ability to use electronic medical record platform for clinical documentation (desirable). • Ability to communicate effectively in Arabic (desirable).