Assistant Nurse - LTCU
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About the Role
NMC Health plc is seeking an Assistant Nurse for the Long-Term Care Unit (LTCU) to support registered nurses in delivering patient-centered care, assist with daily living activities, and maintain high nursing standards.
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Responsibilities
- Contribute to the overall planning and delivery of nursing/midwifery care for patients ensuring a patient centered approach
- Assist in the activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan
- Maintain a high standard of nursing/midwifery care for patients, working within evidence based guidelines and unit specific competencies
- 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
- Provide direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed by the patient care plan under supervision
- Record in the patient’s official record a detailed report of care given
Requirements
- Diploma/Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, including recent assignment in ICU, Critical Care, long term care unit, or equivalent in Homecare settings
- Appropriate license to work as an assistant nurse/assistant midwife in the relevant regulatory health authority
- Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)
- Willingness to work across departments when necessary
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Job Summary
- 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 centered approach to care.
- Assist in the activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan.
- Maintain a high standard of nursing/midwifery care for patients, working within evidence based guidelines and unit specific competencies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Reinforce instructions given to the patient by the physician and 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.
Minimum Qualification & Experiences
- Holds a Diploma/Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution in their home country.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, including recent assignment in ICU, Critical Care, long term care unit, or equivalent experience within Homecare settings in the same cluster.
- 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.
- Manage their own professional re licensure.
- Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card.
- Be willing to work across departments when necessary.
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written).
Desirable Qualifications
- Evidenced ability to work as part of an inter professional team.
- Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the electronic medical record platform for clinical documentation.
- Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic.
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