Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is actively recruiting experienced candidates for the role of a Staff Nurse Float Pool. The Staff Nurse is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. This role holder supports professional nursing practice across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job has recently been posted by SSMC and is accepting applications from all desirous candidates.

Responsibilities of A Staff Nurse

• Assesses comprehensive data including but not limited to physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs and interprets assessment information to derive the diagnosis or issues as defined by the patient’s condition.
• Uses evidence based assessment techniques and instruments in collecting data and validates the diagnosis or issue with the patient, family and healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Prioritizes the data and information collected based on patient’s immediate condition or anticipated needs and identifies potential risks or barriers to the patient’s health or safety.
• Documents the data and information collected in compliance with established guidelines and reflective of the needs of the patient.
• Involves patient, family and healthcare team members in formulating a culturally appropriate individualized plan of care.
• Applies evidence-based nursing practices in developing the individualized plan of care to attain expected outcomes and continuity of care.
• Performs treatments and procedures according to established procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Administers medications according to organization policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all components of the individualized plan of care, including modifications, are documented in the patient’s health record.
• Communicates relevant information across all levels of care and organizations.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of resource consumption and practices within a cost-effective framework.
• Seeks opportunities for feedback and evaluation of the effectiveness of the strategies used, including teach back.
• Ensures that all components of the health education, relevant to the clinical condition, is documented in the patient health record.
• Involves the patient, family and healthcare team members in the evaluation process.
• Provides a comprehensive clinical handover/report as required to ensure patient safety.
• Attends patient care rounds, communicates, and updates the attending healthcare provider on changes in the patient’s condition.
• Supervises practical nurses and junior staff and student nurses to ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care.

Qualification Requirements for Role of Staff Nurse

• Bachelor degree in nursing Or Degree in Nursing (minimum 2 years of course  duration).
• Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
• Valid/current national license.
• BLS / ACLS / PALS relevant to area of specialty.
• NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in appropriate setting.
• Note: Experience requirement waived for graduates of UAE nursing colleges/universities after completion of internship.

Job ID

• 120

Procedure to Apply

If you have the desire to become a part of Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, apply for job of Staff Nurse by using the “Apply Now” button. It will redirect you to the official registration form. Once you are on registration portal, complete your profile by adding your personal and professional details. You will also need to upload your updated CV & other relevant documents. Finally, follow instructions provided to complete the application process. Good luck!

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