Registered Nurse Pulmonology - Marina Clinic

Role Overview

Registered Nurse Pulmonology at King's College Hospital London, Marina Clinic. This is an outpatient nursing position delivering professional care in a pulmonology setting.

Role Purpose

Deliver evidence-based nursing care to pulmonology patients in the outpatient department, supporting physicians during exams and procedures, maintaining clinical standards, and ensuring safe, organized, patient-centered care aligned with King's College Hospital policies.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Assessment

• Deliver high-standard evidence-based care to patients at KCH.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs on an ongoing basis.
• Record patient histories and perform diagnostic tests.
• Administer medications.
• Provide basic life support and assist in medical emergencies.
• Provide general patient care and health education as prescribed by the physician.

Clinical Support & Procedures

• Assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Ensure proper positioning, instrument handling, and protection of soft tissues during clinical procedures.
• Operate medical equipment.

Infection Control & Hygiene

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned rooms, chairs, and equipment.
• Sterilize all medical and dental instruments, ensuring strict compliance with cross-infection control protocols.
• Adhere to infection control protocols.
• Be willing to assume link nurse responsibilities for infection control oversight and team updates.

Communication & Coordination

• Collaborate with medical teams to develop care plans.
• Report to the OPD Manager.
• Ensure all patients and families receive clear and sensitive communication regarding their care and treatment updates.
• Apply for medical insurance approvals and communicate with patients and the team regarding insurance status.

Documentation & Records Management

• Record accurate charting and maintain efficient filing systems, including current, completed, and referral records.
• Maintain good quality, legible, and contemporaneous patient health records in line with KCH policies.
• Guarantee confidentiality and respect for patient privacy, dignity, and cultural beliefs.

Quality, Safety & Professional Development

• Participate in nursing audits and quality improvement activities as required.
• Report adverse incidents as per KCH policy and participate in the investigation process.
• Identify risks in daily activities, report them appropriately, and record them in quality and safety meetings.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory training sessions to maintain current knowledge and skills.
• Be willing to assume link nurse responsibilities for nurse audits and ensure the team remains updated on relevant areas.
• Work flexibly across the organization as required to ensure safe staffing levels.

Inventory & Supply Management

• Restock, receive, and account for all medical supplies in the clinic.

Qualifications & Experience

• UAE Medical Health Authority License (DHA).
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or Degree in Nursing (minimum two years course duration).
• Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, or Australia.
• Minimum two years of work experience in a hospital or similar clinical setting.

Skills & Competencies

• Evidence-based nursing practice.
• Patient assessment and care planning.
• Infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Medical equipment operation.
• Clinical communication and patient education.
• Documentation and record-keeping.
• Emergency response and basic life support.
• Quality and safety awareness.
• Flexible and adaptable team working.