Staff Nurse New Graduate

University Hospital Shar...

Performs nursing practice in line with the facility, MOH, JCI and FDON policies, procedures and standards

Assess, plan, implements and evaluates the nursing care of each patient, considering the patient s individuality, abilities, culture and right to choose

Prioritizes patients individual needs and delegates aspects of nursing care to other nursing team members within his/her scope of professional practice

Performs nursing care in response to the patient s needs, treatment plan and nursing care plan, supported by nursing knowledge and current best practice

Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care

Documents the nursing care of each patient from admission to discharge in accordance to facility medical record and documentation policy

Assists and provides documented patient and family health education, based upon the individual nursing care plan of the patient

Ensures patient environment is safe for patients and staff by utilizing infection control practices, adhering to International patient safety goals and following facility health and safety policies

Collaborates with the Multi-disciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to ensure quality care is delivered

Adhere to the safe administration of medication policy within the facility, administering prescribed medications, including narcotics as per scope of practice

Monitors the condition of patient and reports any changes to appropriate personnel

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 programs, unit meetings and committee functions as assigned by nurse in charge

Position Requirements/Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing holding a BSc Nursing /Diploma of Nursing, not less than 3 years study duration

UAE Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate

Position Criteria Other Skills/Abilities

Computer literate familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel

Must be fluent in written and spoken English, spoken Arabic an advantage

Have knowledge 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