Assistant Nurse - OPD (Sharjah)

• 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 • 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