Staff Nurse ICU/HDU University Hospital Sharjah

University Hospital Sharjah is actively recruiting qualified and proficient candidates for the role of a Staff Nurse ICU/HDU. The selected aspirant will participate in all aspects of the international accreditation program to assist UHS to attain and maintain international accreditation standards. This job was posted by UHS on 9 November 2023 and is inviting applications from interested applicants.

Purpose of A Staff Nurse ICU/HDU

• To assess patient needs, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of patient care in the ICU.
• Provide safe quality ethical nursing care in accordance with the Hospital, international and federal standards and regulations.

Duties of A Staff Nurse ICU/HDU

• 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.
• 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 unit stock/consumables, crash cart stock, in accordance with facility policy on medication expiry dates and safe location of consumable items.
• Maintains and adheres to patient confidentiality at all times
• Responsible for attendance to yearly mandatory training as scheduled on mandatory training calendar.
• Assists and provides documented patient and family health education, based upon the individual nursing care plan of the patient.
• Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to ensure quality care is delivered.
• Monitors the condition of patient and reports any changes to appropriate personnel.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing holding a B.Sc Nursing /Diploma of Nursing, not less than 3 years study duration.
• Minimum 2 years of post graduation experience with at least 1 years in current specialty.
• Experience in a commissioning environment.
• Experience of working in International accredited hospital (JCIA).
• Participated in Preceptors/Education programs.

Certification

• Required: BLS certificate.
• Desirable: Advanced Life Support & Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Knowledge & Skills Desired

• Computer literate familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English, spoken Arabic an advantage.
• Have knowledge of current evidence-based nursing practice.
• Demonstrate proven success in collaborating with peers & colleagues and able to work in, a diverse multi-cultural environment.
• Basic data management & analytical skills.

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