Practical Nurse Medicine Clinic(Madinat Zayed)

Role Overview

Practical Nurse Medicine Clinic in Madinat Zayed at SEHA.

Role Purpose

Provide age-appropriate patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care according to organizational policy and evidence-based guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Assess and implement nursing care for patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring a patient-centered approach.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living in accordance with the patient care plan, including distribution of meals and support with hygiene needs.
• 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.
• Report any significant changes in the patient's condition to a Registered Nurse immediately.
• Ensure the Registered Nurse is informed of observations and care provided, and document appropriately.
• Respond to all levels of emergencies according to organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of infection control by adhering to infection control policies with the aim of reducing healthcare-associated infections.

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 the use of information technology and relevant electronic medical records, maintaining confidentiality and security of patient, family and organizational information in accordance with the confidentiality policy.
• Adhere to protocols on the safe and appropriate use of information technology.

Performance Improvement and Risk Management

• Understand the process of complaint management, take action to resolve where possible and report as per organizational policy.
• Identify, report and document any risks and/or incidents appropriately.
• Assist Registered Nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties as required.
• Maintain a safe and secure unit environment.
• 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 in providing 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 Responsibilities

• Assist with the orientation of new staff and promote a learning environment.
• Complete mandatory competencies and unit-specific competencies.
• Identify own professional learning needs in conjunction with the Manager, Charge Nurse or CRN and develop an annual learning plan.
• Participate in nursing and/or other discipline research that contributes to continual improvement in standards of care.
• Develop and maintain own Professional Portfolio.
• Uphold organizational customer service standards at all times.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations of the organization.
• Perform other duties as required within scope of practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 1 year clinical experience after graduation in an appropriate setting.

Additional Information

• The Practical Nurse is not licensed for independent practice and remains responsible and accountable for their own actions.
• Must understand, support and promote the mission, vision and values of the Organization.
• Must adhere to and promote the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi.
• Expected to contribute to wider corporate and organizational development needs as appropriate within scope of practice.
• This job description is not definitive and following periodic review may be subject to change.