Staff Nurse Full Time

Position: Pediatric Staff Nurse – Nad Al Sheba Clinic

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks ensuring effective functioning of the area.
• Follows the chain of command in reporting incidents or concerns.
• Demonstrates skills in assessment of patient, family’s physical and psychological needs.
• Demonstrates skill in coordination and planning of care and prioritize care based on individual needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness and developmental needs of patients.
• Performs nursing interventions / procedures in accordance with established standards of care and policy and procedures.
• Provide Nursing Care to patient prior and post procedure.
• Book patient for appointment, procedure, or treatment according to treatment plan.
• Follow up on patient’s diagnostic tests and coordinate with physician for informing patients about their results, treatment, or if a follow up is needed with physician.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation as per Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication and good customer service skills when interacting with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families and others.
• Supports the effective functioning of unit routine, i.e.,  preparation of charts (screening); use of electronic record system, update of patient records and preparation in view of day schedule.
• Keep consultation rooms stocked and clean prior and after patient has been seen.
• Organizes and prepares patient with an outpatient appointment for MRI/CT under Sedation/Analgesia.

Qualifications & Professional Experience:

• 3-4 year General Nursing Diploma / Degree
• Minimum 4 years nursing care, with at least two years’ experience in speciality
• Previous experience in a Private Healthcare institute is an asset.
• Current license to practice nursing.
• BCLS certification