Staff Nurse Medical Surgical Unit American Hospital Dubai

American Hospital Dubai (UAE) presently has a job opening for eligible candidate for the position of a Staff Nurse Medical Surgical Unit. A premier private healthcare provider in the Middle East, American Hospital Dubai was established in 1996, with the goal of providing world class medical service to the community. The 254 bed, acute care, general medical private hospital has state of the art facilities and an experienced team of healthcare professionals specialized in more than 40 medical and surgical specialties assuring comprehensive care. The hospital is the inaugural member of the prestigious Mayo Care Network. The hospital also operates seven dedicated clinics in Dubai Media City, Al Barsha, Al Khawaneej, Jumeirah, Mira, Dubai Hills and Nad Al Sheba.

Job Purpose of A Staff Nurse Medical Surgical Unit

• Provides direct patient care and coordinates patient care-related activities using the scientific process of nursing.
• Abides by AHD nursing standards of care and practice.

Job Duties of A Staff Nurse Medical Surgical Unit

• Demonstrates problem solving/critical thinking skills ensuring effective functioning of unit routine.
• Demonstrates current  Medical Surgical nursing  knowledge with ability to recognize and apply basic pathophysiology in the disease process.
• Demonstrates competent technical nursing skills; medications are administered safely and according to policies and procedures, physicians are assisted with patient examinations and specialized procedures, proficiency is demonstrated with IV therapy,  and dressings etc.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills required in recognizing potential emergency situations; codes and other emergency situations are managed competently. Actively participates in mock codes.
• Develops individualized care plans based on the nursing diagnosis, with updated revisions according to evaluation and re-assessment findings. Activities of daily living e.g. hygiene needs are considered in daily care planning.
• Demonstrates support of leadership. Encourages team decisions, cooperation within and across departments and assist in resolving differences of opinion.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural difference among customers and colleagues, demonstrates sensitivity and tolerance to cultural differences.
• Involves patient, significant others and healthcare provider in patient’s plan of care and education.
• Performs special procedures (Peritoneal Dialysis, Chemotherapy administration, Auto-Transfusion, etc.) in accordance to procedures and guidelines, following orders and appropriate monitoring.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and the ability to, render care based on age, appropriateness and developmental needs of patients.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of medical equipment available and in use on the unit.
• Demonstrates understanding and familiarity with Facility Management and Safety plan.

Who Can Apply?

Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (duration not less than three years).

or

• Diploma in Nursing (not less than three academic years in nursing only).

or

• Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (not less than three academic years).

Experience

• At least 2 years of nursing experience in Medical Surgical specialty.
• Private hospital experience preferred.

License & Certification

• Current license to practice nursing in country of origin and with the DHA.
• BLS certification.

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