Assistant Nurse (DOH licensed)

Assistant Nurse/Midwife will:

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Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife, contribute to the overall planning and delivery of nursing/midwifery care for patients ensuring a patient cantered approach to care.

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Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, assist in the activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan e.g. distribution of patient meals and assisting patients with hygiene needs.

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Maintain a high standard of nursing/midwifery care for patients, working within evidence-based guidelines and unit specific competencies.

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Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support the patients’ dignity and rights at all times.

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Ensure the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife is informed of vital sign observations and care provided for patients and document appropriately.

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Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition and reactions to different aspects of care to a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife immediately.

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Respond to emergencies according to the organization’s policies and procedures

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Facilitate post discharge clinic visits and/or tests as required including scheduling follow-up and referral appointments

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Help arrange patient transportation as required.

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Maintain flow of documents for scanning if needed.

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Provide direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed by the patient care plan under supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.

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Provide appropriate information to assist the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, in the preparation and maintenance of an effective patient care plan.

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Record in the patient’s official record a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan under direction of Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.

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Reinforce instructions given to the patient by the physician and Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, and refers new needs for instruction to the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.

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Initiate emergency assistance as per policies and procedures and perform Basic Life Support as per regulatory requirements and scope.

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Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, and within the scope of practice

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Ask questions when in doubt for clarification by the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.

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Escalate to and seek expert advice from colleagues when unable to or not competent to undertake required care.

Assistant Nurse/Midwife will:

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Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife, contribute to the overall planning and delivery of nursing/midwifery care for patients ensuring a patient cantered approach to care.

-

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, assist in the activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan e.g. distribution of patient meals and assisting patients with hygiene needs.

-

Maintain a high standard of nursing/midwifery care for patients, working within evidence-based guidelines and unit specific competencies.

-

Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support the patients’ dignity and rights at all times.

-

Ensure the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife is informed of vital sign observations and care provided for patients and document appropriately.

-

Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition and reactions to different aspects of care to a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife immediately.

-

Respond to emergencies according to the organization’s policies and procedures

-

Facilitate post discharge clinic visits and/or tests as required including scheduling follow-up and referral appointments

-

Help arrange patient transportation as required.

-

Maintain flow of documents for scanning if needed.

-

Provide direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed by the patient care plan under supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.

-

Provide appropriate information to assist the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, in the preparation and maintenance of an effective patient care plan.

-

Record in the patient’s official record a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan under direction of Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.

-

Reinforce instructions given to the patient by the physician and Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, and refers new needs for instruction to the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.

-

Initiate emergency assistance as per policies and procedures and perform Basic Life Support as per regulatory requirements and scope.

-

Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, and within the scope of practice

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Ask questions when in doubt for clarification by the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.

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Escalate to and seek expert advice from colleagues when unable to or not competent to undertake required care.

Essential: the post holder must

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Have an appropriate license to work as an assistant nurse/assistant midwife in the relevant regulatory health authority with all the qualification and experience these mandates.

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Manage their own professional re-licensure.

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Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card.

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Be willing to work across departments when necessary

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Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)

DESIRABLE: The post holder should have :

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Evidenced ability to work as part of an inter-professional team

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Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the electronic medical record platform for clinical documentation

Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic