Assistant Nurse - Homecare
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This Assistant Nurse for Homecare role at NMC Healthcare in Abu Dhabi is a full-time onsite opportunity to support the Registered Nurse in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care while applying DOH Severe Care Domain knowledge, evidence-based practice, and a patient and family advocacy mindset. You will monitor care impact, educate families, assist physicians and therapists, and participate in CQI and annual training. To apply effectively, tailor your CV to show at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience with an additional 6 months in ventilated patients, long-term care or rehabilitation, current nursing registration with DOH licensing eligibility, ACLS/PALS where available, bilingual English and Arabic, and a demonstrated ability to work under pressure, learn continuously, maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Assists the Registered Nurse in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Is familiar with, and understands, the Severe Care Domains of DOH.
• Monitors the impact of nursing care and maintains ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding the status of patients in their care.
• Demonstrates an understanding and utilization of Evidenced-Based Healthcare.
• Advocates in the best interest of the patient and family at all times.
• Provides education to the family regarding aspects of care as appropriate.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians/therapists with procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is professional, neat and clean.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Is responsible to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and self-directed ongoing education.
• Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Attends and participates in annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies.
• Assists the Registered Nurse in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Is familiar with, and understands, the Severe Care Domains of DOH.
• Monitors the impact of nursing care and maintains ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding the status of patients in their care.
• Demonstrates an understanding and utilization of Evidenced-Based Healthcare.
• Advocates in the best interest of the patient and family at all times.
• Provides education to the family regarding aspects of care as appropriate.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians/therapists with procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is professional, neat and clean.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Is responsible to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and self-directed ongoing education.
• Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Attends and participates in annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies.
8. QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
PREFERRED
Education
Graduate from a recognized nursing school (minimum 2 yrs)
ACLS (for adult patients)
PALS (for pediatric patients)
Experience
1 years minimum clinical experience plus 6 months recent experience with ventilated patients (i.e. extra 6 months adult ventilated patients for adult AN’s and extra 6 months pediatric ventilated patients for pediatric AN’s)
Long term care or rehabilitation experience
Certification and Licensure
Current valid registration in country of training and/or country of last employment
Eligible for DOH licensing
Job Specific Knowledge and Skills
Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Competent in life support
Able to work as an effective team member
Self-motivated
Able to communicate verbally and written in English
Able to speak Arabic