Registered Nurse

The post holder will always work within the scope of practice, putting the health, wellbeing and safety of their patient first as they assess, plan, implement and evaluate their needs.

• Always uphold the reputation of the nursing profession.

• Act as a positive role model for all nursing and support staff.

• Must have insight of own behaviour and in others.

• Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care under the indirect supervision of senior nursing staff.

• Comply will all aspects of the UAE Code of Conduct, Scope of Practice and licensure as per the regulator.

• Refuse to undertake any task for which he/she has not been trained and is not competent to undertake.

• Always seek expert help when the demand of care, service or skill, falls outside their capabilities.

• Only delegate tasks to those team members who are trained, skilled and competent to undertake such tasks.

• Assist in updating clinical policies and guidelines in line with skill and experience.

• Assist, engage with and contribute to the professional development of colleagues.

• Ensure re-licensure is managed in a timely manner.

• Always maintain patient confidentiality.

• Ensure timely expert advice or senior nursing support is sought when a patient's condition fails to respond to prescribed treatment.

• Manage a deteriorating patient without delay, using the Early Warning System escalation process and American Heart Association emergency algorithms.

• Have an appropriate license to work as a registered nurse in the relevant regulatory health authority with all the qualifications and experience these mandates.

• Manage their own professional re-licensure.

• Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card.

• Be willing to work across departments when necessary.