STAFF NURSE

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Nurse provides professional nursing care for patients according to
established Nursing standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements and maintains established departmental policies & procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.


• Inspects area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur.


• Renders Patient Centered Care based on individual patient needs, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.


• Assess the needs of assigned patients, identifying problems in relation to pathophysiology of disease process and standard of care.


• Obtain initial interview/nursing history and communicates any observation that deviates from normal.


• Identifies patient/family expectations and educational needs; communicates priorities.


• Records information obtained and presented by colleagues during hand-over process using SBAR and ensure appropriate follow-up is carried out on timely manner.


• Monitors medical condition of patients' comfort and privacy, and expresses interest in their progress.


• Ensures precision in maintenance of patient medical records; retains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.


• Recognizes signs and symptoms of abuse, documents and reports as per NMH Policy.


• Initiates Discharge planning.


• Administers and controls narcotics and medications as ordered.


• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.


• Orient, instructs and trains assigned personnel (new staff nurses, patient care clerks).


• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.


• Supports in formulating and screening Quality Assurance criteria and providing in-service training for staff.


• Supports attending physicians and aids patients & families as needed in times of stress or crisis.


• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives and infection control policies.


• Maintains a welcoming, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospital standards.


• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.


• Attends meetings as required.


• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

KEY CONTACTS*
INTERNAL:
* Visiting Doctors & NMH Physicians
* Medical Services Staff (Lab., Pharmacy, Radiology etc.)
* Support Service Staff (Reception, Dietary, HK etc.)
EXTERNAL:*
* Patients and their Relatives & Friends
* Patients

JOB REQUIREMENTS*
Education :
Bachelor 's Degree or Diploma in Nursing. Current CPR/BLS certification.
Licensing:* Valid License from Ministry of Health to work as a Registered
Nurse.

Experience :
‎2 years ' experience in clinical practice.

OTHER SKILLS:

Technical Skills: Knowledge and proficiency in fundamental nursing
procedures such as taking vital signs, medication administration, I.V.
therapy, ECG process , blood sugar monitoring, naso-gastric tube insertion,
documentation, proper wound management etc. Acquainted with sterilization
technique, safety measures, good hygiene, environmental sanitation, and
infection control standards.
Administrative Skills: Ability to Multi Task, Assess, Organize, Prioritize
responsibilities and Work under pressure with minimal supervision; take
Initiative; Self-Motivated, Flexible and Adaptable.
Soft Skills: Excellent Communication and Inter-Personal skills.
Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet and Hospital
MIS.
Language Skills: Good in written and spoken English, Arabic is an
advantage.

PHYSICAL & WORKING CONDITIONS
Works primarily in an air conditioned, well-lighted and comfortable health
care facility, while also exposed to infections and close contact with the
patients. Handles emergency and/or crisis situations. May experience
unpleasant/ unpredictable elements (accidents, injuries and illness).
Occasionally subjected to long and irregular hours due to departmental
requirements.Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking and
moving. Positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; considerable reaching,
stooping, bending and kneeling. May experience work related pressure and be
available to deal with departmental exigencies.