Job Description

Position Summary

To assist nursing team in providing nursing care to assigned group of patients, providing a seamless episode of care to the patients within the OPD

Summary of Main Duties

• Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS)
• Complies with all the UHS policies, procedures and fire regulations
• Participates in all aspects of the International Accreditation Programme to assist UHS to attain and maintain international accreditation standards
• Assists registered nurses in performing basic duties that are in line with the facility, DHA, JCI, FDON policies, procedures and standards
• Maintains a safe, clean environment using approved infection control practices
• Assists the Orthopedic team with plaster procedures
• Applies back slab plaster cast – informing Orthopedic team of completion
• Removal of plaster cast – informing Orthopedic team of any concerns
• Ensures plaster room is kept clean and tidy at all times, in line with Infection Control policies of the hospital
• Reports patients’ problems and changes in condition to the staff nurse/nurse in charge
• Acts as a chaperone for patients as required, preserving the patient’s dignity
• Escorts patients to other locations within the hospital
• Collaborates with the Multi-disciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to ensure quality care is delivered
  

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress
• Utilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments, reporting any damages, equipment malfunctioning to the Bio – Medical department and nurse in charge immediately, including the quality control checks on refrigerators and monitoring of room temperatures
• Undertakes a range of clinical support functions including preparing and stocking clinical areas in line with protocols
• Provides relevant health information to patient’s and family within define protocols
• Conveys relevant information and receives feedback from senior nurse/ GP’s
• Participates in nursing continuous quality improvement initiatives, in service education programmes, unit meetings and committee functions as assigned by nurse in charge
• Initiates emergency, safety practices and fire safety measures as necessary
• Reports all incidents through agreed channels and chain of command, ensuring Incident report is completed, submitted to nurse in charge and any immediate action required taken
• Maintains and adheres to patient confidentiality at all times
• Responsible for attendance to yearly mandatory training as scheduled on mandatory training calendar
• Responsible for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating knowledge through educational activities
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned (within scope of practice)
• The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment Contract
  

Required

Position Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years plaster technician/nursing experience
• Proficient in verbal and written English
• BLS certificate
  

Desirable

• Plaster technician certificate
• Diploma in nursing desirable but not essential
  

Licenses/Registration

Required

• MOH License
  

Within three months of employment

• BLS certificate
  

Position Criteria Other Skills/Abilities

Position criteria

• 2 years plaster technician/nursing related experience
• Proficient in verbal and written English
  

Advantage

• Previous UAE experience
• experience of working in International accredited hospital (JCIA)
  

Other Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate understanding of basic patient care needs within the OPD setting