Practical Nurse (Radiology)

Role Overview

Practical Nurse (Radiology) at SEHA Hospitals, located in Abu Dhabi. The Practical Nurse is not licensed for independent practice and remains responsible and accountable for their own actions. All duties must be performed within the scope of practice as defined by the regulatory body.

Role Purpose

To provide patient-centered nursing care within the radiology setting under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse, maintaining high standards of clinical practice, patient advocacy, and safety while supporting the interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment, Planning & Implementation

• Conduct assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with organizational policies, procedures and unit scope of service.
• Assess and implement nursing care for patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, ensuring a patient-centered approach.
• Assist in activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan, including distribution of patient meals and hygiene support.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care, working within evidence-based guidelines and unit-specific competencies.

Patient Care & Advocacy

• Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support patient dignity and rights at all times.
• Report any significant changes in patient condition to a Registered Nurse immediately.
• Ensure the Registered Nurse is informed of observations and care provided for patients and document appropriately.
• Understand basic indications for medications, recognize side effects and report to the Registered Nurse appropriately.
• Respond to all levels of emergencies according to organizational policies and procedures.

Communication & Documentation

• Deliver timely and accurate verbal and written communication and documentation relating to individual patient care as delegated by the nurse in charge.
• Communicate effectively and clearly with patients, carers and all healthcare professionals.
• 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 organization information in accordance with confidentiality policy.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• 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.
• Contribute effectively to the support of new staff, nursing students and other staff.

Performance Improvement & Risk Management

• Understand the process of complaint management, take action to resolve where possible and report as per organizational policy.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations of the organization.

Education & Professional Development

• Assess patient and family education needs, plan for and provide and evaluate outcome.
• Assist to provide a suitable environment that supports educational needs.
• Ensure patient and family are provided with comprehensive information and resources to meet their healthcare needs.
• Engage in health promotion activities in the healthcare organization and community.
• Complete mandatory competencies and unit-specific competencies.
• Identify own professional learning needs in conjunction with the Manager, Charge Nurse or Clinical Resource Nurse and develop an annual learning plan.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff and promote a learning environment.
• Participate in nursing and/or other discipline research that contributes to continual improvement in standards of care.
• Develop and maintain own professional portfolio.

Organizational Commitment

• Understand, support and promote the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Adhere to and promote the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi.
• Uphold the organization's customer service standards at all times.

Additional Duties

• Assist Registered Nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties as required.
• Perform other duties as required within scope of practice.
• Contribute to the wider corporate and organizational development needs of the organization as appropriate within scope of practice.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Additional Information

• This job description is not definitive and following periodic review may be subject to change.
• The Practical Nurse will be expected to ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations of the organization.