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NMC Healthcare

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Abu Dhabi

AI generated summary

  • You must hold a relevant nursing license, possess BLS certification, communicate fluently in English and Arabic, and have experience in a NICU setting with strong organizational skills.
  • You will assess patients, implement care plans, administer treatments, monitor vital signs, educate families, and ensure safety and compliance with health policies.

Requirements

  • Have an appropriate license to work as a nurse in the relevant regulatory health authority (DoH, DHA) with all the qualification and experience this mandates.
  • Manage their own professional revalidation
  • Have basic life support qualification (within past 24 months)
  • Have an active interest in the clinical field in which they are employed
  • Be willing to work across departments when necessary
  • Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)
  • Evidenced experience/expertise in the clinical field in which they are employed
  • Evidenced ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the HIS platform for clinical documentation
  • Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will always put the health, wellbeing and safety of their patient first as they assess, plan, implement and evaluate their needs.
  • Be responsible for providing and coordinating patient care, educating patients and the public about various health conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
  • Assess and identify patients' needs and implement and monitor the patient's medical plan and treatment. They will work with a team of physicians and other health care specialists or allied health in various settings.
  • Perform systematic patient assessment and collect pertinent data about the patient’s health or situation.
  • Understand and analyze the assessment information and data.
  • Determine actual and potential nursing diagnoses, problems, and issues.
  • Define the predicted and expected outcomes of the patient’s planned care.
  • Create and evaluate patient care plans with the medical team.
  • Record vital signs, recognize and address abnormalities.
  • Define the care plan in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
  • Maintain and update the technical and clinical skills related to nursing practice.
  • Employ strategies to promote patients’ health and a safe environment.
  • Understand different diagnostic tests and laboratory exams.
  • Perform essential life support (BLS).
  • Prepare patients for medical examination and treatment.
  • Administer medications and monitor patients for any side effects and reactions.
  • Administer treatments such as IV fluids or blood products and monitor patients for any reactions.
  • Provide wound care management.
  • Assist in medical procedures invasive or non-invasive as needed.
  • Facilitate the process of safe patient’s admission and discharge.
  • Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply with those requirements.
  • Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities.
  • Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
  • Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports.
  • Comply with Waste management procedures and policies.
  • Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.
  • Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
  • Manage their own professional revalidation.
  • Have basic life support qualification (within past 24 months).
  • Have an active interest in the clinical field in which they are employed.
  • Be willing to work across departments when necessary.
  • Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written).

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Registered Nurse in the NICU?

The primary responsibility is to provide and coordinate patient care, prioritizing the health, wellbeing, and safety of patients while assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating their needs.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must possess an appropriate nursing license from the relevant regulatory health authority (DoH, DHA), as well as all mandated qualifications and experience.

Is experience in a specialized clinical field necessary?

Yes, evidenced experience and expertise in the clinical field in which they are employed is desirable for this position.

What type of care does the NICU nurse provide?

NICU nurses provide safe, compassionate, and individualized care, working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare specialists to implement and monitor treatment plans.

Are there training requirements for this position?

Yes, candidates must have a basic life support qualification within the past 24 months and attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs.

Will the nurse work collaboratively with other healthcare team members?

Yes, the post holder will work collaboratively with other team members to uphold the NMC Nursing Strategy and ensure outstanding patient care.

Is fluency in Arabic required for this role?

While it is not required, it is desirable for candidates to communicate effectively in Arabic in addition to English.

How critical is patient advocacy in this nursing role?

Patient advocacy is a key component, as nurses are expected to be the patient's advocate and deliver care that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each patient.

What are the key values upheld by the nursing team at NMC Healthcare?

The nursing team adheres to core values including Safety, Excellence, Ethics, Trust, and Collaboration to ensure high-quality patient care.

Does this role require the nurse to manage their professional revalidation?

Yes, the nurse is responsible for managing their own professional revalidation as part of maintaining their qualifications and licensing.

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