Practical Nurse Medicine Clinic(Liwa Hospital)

Role Overview

Practical Nurse, Medicine Clinic at Liwa Hospital, SEHA.

Role Purpose

Deliver age-appropriate patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with organizational policy, regulatory scope of practice and evidence-based guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in accordance with organizational policy, procedures and unit scope of service.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care for patients within evidence-based guidelines and unit-specific competencies.
• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, assess and implement nursing care for patients using a patient-centered approach.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, assist patients with activities of daily living in accordance with the patient care plan, including distribution of meals and hygiene support.
• Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support patient dignity and rights at all times.
• Understand basic indications for medications, recognize side effects and report to the Registered Nurse appropriately.
• Ensure the Registered Nurse is informed of observations and care provided to patients and document appropriately.
• Report any significant changes in the patient's condition to a Registered Nurse immediately.
• Respond to all levels of emergencies according to organizational policies and procedures.

Communication

• Deliver timely and accurate verbal and written communication and documentation relating to individual patient care as delegated by the nurse in charge.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the management of effective and efficient patient-centered care in a professional manner.
• Promote and support a collaborative practice model.
• Communicate effectively and clearly with patients, carers and all healthcare professionals.
• Contribute effectively to the support of new staff, nursing students and other staff.
• Participate in documentation and use of information technology and relevant electronic medical records.
• Adhere to protocols on the safe and appropriate use of information technology.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of patient, family and organizational information in accordance with the confidentiality policy.

Performance Improvement and Risk Management

• Understand the process of complaint management, take action to resolve where possible and report as per organizational policy.
• Assist Registered Nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties as required.
• Maintain a safe and secure unit environment, identify, report and document any risks and/or incidents appropriately.
• Maintain high standards of infection control at all times by adhering to infection control policies with an aim of reducing healthcare-associated infections.
• Participate, contribute and implement quality assurance standards as per local guidelines.
• Support the senior management team in promoting a risk management culture within the working environment.
• Comply with International and HAAD patient safety goals.

Education

• Assess patient and family education needs, plan for, provide and evaluate outcomes.
• Assist to provide a suitable environment that supports educational needs.
• Ensure patients and families are provided with comprehensive information and resources to meet their healthcare needs.
• Engage in health promotion activities in the healthcare organization and community.

Professional Development

• Assist with the orientation of new staff and promote a learning environment.
• Complete mandatory competencies and unit-specific competencies.
• In conjunction with the Manager, Charge Nurse or Clinical Resource Nurse, identify own professional learning needs and develop an annual learning plan.
• Participate in nursing and other discipline research that contributes to continual improvement in standards of care.
• Develop and maintain own Professional Portfolio.

Qualifications & Experience

• Not less than 1 year clinical experience after graduation in an appropriate setting.

Skills & Competencies

• Understands, supports and promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Adheres to and promotes the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi.
• Performs duties within defined Nursing Scope of Practice as defined by the regulatory body.
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions.
• Upholds organizational customer service standards at all times.
• Ensures compliance with Health and Safety regulations of the organization.

Additional Information

• This job description is not definitive and following periodic review may be subject to change.
• The Practical Nurse will be expected to contribute to wider corporate and organizational development needs of the organization as appropriate within scope of practice.
• Performs other duties as required within scope of practice.