Assistant Nurse -OPD

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