Registered Nurse

Job description

Job description

· The Registered Nurse will provide general nursing to include but not limited to:

Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions to the Clinical Manager and other members of the multi-disciplinary health team, as is appropriate.

· The registered nurse is expected to be competent and skilled in providing: Wound care, tracheostomy and peg tube care, personal hygiene care including continence management, Urinary catheter insertion – both male and female, IV cannulation and infusion phlebotomy and taking vital signs.

· To administer medications as prescribed by a physician and understand the possible side effects and adverse reactions. To adhere to the 5 rights of administering medications; Right route, Right time, Right dose, Right patient, Right drug, Right documentation and be competent at administering by all routes; Oral, IV, PR, PV, Subcutaneously, Intramuscular, sublingual and topically.

· Competent in managing Diabetic patients and possible adverse events of diabetes.

· Communication: Able to communicate effectively with clients and all EHN staff in an appropriate manner that is relevant to the situation. Communicate and fully explain procedures to a client or reporting changes and sharing information with the client. Able to improve and maintain effective communication through the use of proper skills which could include - listening skills, verbal/non-verbal skills and questioning skills.

· Provide emotional support and companionship for patients.

· Accurately complete all nursing records as per DHA requirements. Ensure that the client has received a copy of the Home Care consent form and it is signed with a copy secured in the EHN office.

· Respect confidentiality of patient information by ensuring that nursing documents and conversations pertaining to patient care are secure.

· Assist in providing a clean & safe care environment. This includes placing dirty laundry in the appropriate place, washing any household goods that has been used.

· Adhere to EHN Infection Control Policies and Procedures at all times.

· Adhere to EHN Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

· Report all incidents/concerns to the Clinical Manager as soon as possible and complete incident report form.

· Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance. Complete CMEs to maintain DHA license.

· Maintain a professional attitude at all times.

· Adhere to EHN Nursing responsibilities at all times.

· Attend all mandatory training as scheduled.

Essential Education & Experience

· Current DHA License

· BSc Nursing degree or Diploma in Nursing.

· 2 years continuous hospital experience in Home country.

· Valid registration/license in country of graduation.

· Valid Good standing certificate from previous employer/licensing body.

· All educational certificates attested.

· Verified dataflow report

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED6,000.00 per month

License/Certification:

• DHA License/Eligibility Letter? (Required)