Qureos Mentor

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC

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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 
 JOB DESCRIPTION
 
 
 
 The Staff Nurse is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The Staff Nurse supports professional nursing practice across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The Staff Nurse will understand, support and promote the mission, vision and values of SSMC; provides age-appropriate patient care according to the Nursing Scope of Practice as defined by the regulatory body. The Staff Nurse will adhere to and promote the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi and UAE.
 
 
 
 
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 Assessment and Diagnosis: Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues:
 
 
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  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.
 
 
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 Planning and Outcomes Identification: Identifies expected outcomes and develops a plan that address health promotion, health restoration and health maintenance to attain expected outcomes.
 
 
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  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.
 
 
  Modifies the individualized plan of care according to the ongoing assessment and reevaluation of the patient's response, status, and outcome indicators.
 
 
  Documents the expected outcomes as measurable goals in a manner that uses standardized language or recognized terminology.
 
 
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 Implementation and Coordination of Care Delivery:
 
 
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  Implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family and healthcare team members in a timely manner utilizing evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the needs of the patient.
 
 
  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&rsquo;s health record.
 
 
  Communicates relevant information across all levels of care and organizations.
 
 
  Demonstrates a working knowledge of resource consumption and practices within a costeffective framework.
 
 
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 Health teaching and health promotion:
 
 
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  Utilizes teaching strategies appropriate to the individual patient's condition and learning needs.
 
 
  Uses health promotion to support patients and families in developing skills that promote, maintain, or restore healthy lifestyles and self-management support.
 
 
  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.
 
 
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 Evaluation: Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
 
 
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  Evaluates the patient/family's understanding of and response to the plan of care.
 
 
  Utilizes systematic and ongoing assessment data to revise nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and the plan of care.
 
 
  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&rsquo;s condition.
 
 
  Communicates with the patient care team about ongoing changes in patient&rsquo;s plan of care and unit activity
 
 
  Documents the reassessment of patient status; patient and family participation and understanding; and the rationale for any revision in the plan of care.
 
 
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 Evidence-based Practice and Research: Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
 
 
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  Utilizes current evidence-based nursing knowledge, including research findings, to guide and evaluate practice.
 
 
  Participates in evidence-based and research activities at various levels appropriate to the nurse's level of education and position.
 
 
  Shares evidence-based and research findings with healthcare team members.
 
 
  Participates in performance improvement projects for the evaluation and improvement of clinical practice
 
 
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 Leadership: Demonstrates leadership behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community.
 
 
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  Functions as a professional role model promoting a positive, team-based, organized, and safe work environment.
 
 
  Coordinates and supervises delegated activities to assure completion and serve as a resource for other healthcare team members
 
 
  Demonstrates critical thinking in priority setting and decision making in response to patient needs.
 
 
  Pursues informal and formal leadership opportunities
 
 
  Participates actively in organizational shared decision-making situations that improve the nursing practice, organizational performance, and outcomes.
 
 
  Supervises practical nurses and junior staff and student nurses to ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care.
 
 
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 Applies the principles of professional codes of ethics that ensure individual rights in all areas of Practice:
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 Maintains a professional and therapeutic nurse-patient relationship and serves as a patient advocate assisting patients and families in developing skills for self-advocacy.
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 Speaks up to question healthcare practices as appropriate for safety and quality improvement.
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 Discloses any observed illegal or incompetent practices and decisions made by potentially impaired health care staff per organizational policy.
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 Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, rules and regulations.
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 Considers factors related to effectiveness, cost, environmental health, and impact on practice and organization.
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 Utilizes current resources related to standards of care, policies and procedures, and patient needs.
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 Navigates and utilizes electronic resources for information retrieval, communication, and documentation.
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 Evaluates factors related to patient safety, effectiveness, availability, and cost when determining practice options.
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 Promotes a practice environment that reduces environmental health risks for staff.
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 Communicates environmental health risks and exposure reduction strategies to healthcare consumers, families, colleagues, and communities.
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 Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and education for self and others and mentors healthcare team members for the advancement of nursing practices, the profession, and quality healthcare.
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 Oversees and responds to all levels of emergencies according to the organizations policies and procedures.
 
 
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 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 Experience :-
 
 
 
 Required:
 
 
 
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 a. NLT 2 years clinical experience post qualification in appropriate setting
 
 
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 (Note: Experience requirement waived for graduates of UAE nursing colleges/universities after completion of internship)
 
 
 
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 Educational Qualification: Required:
 
 
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 Bachelor degree in nursing OR
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 Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) AND Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia
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 AND valid/current national license.
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 AND BLS
 
 
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 ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty
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Staff Nurse-Emergency Room

Staff Nurse-Tower B6 - Medical Wing

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 The Specialist Physician shares the same responsibility of the Consultant Physician for delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient-centered care. The post holder is expected to be an example of clinical excellence within the Division and contributes to the supervision and training of junior medical staff.
 
 
 
 
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 Supports and adheres to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
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 Supports and participates in the organization&rsquo;s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
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 Assists with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times
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 Attends Divisional meetings as invited
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 Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents
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 Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant Staff
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 Under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder&rsquo;s specialty. The Specialist&rsquo;s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:
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 Assists the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff, and jointly assumes responsibility for the care they provide
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 Complies with all hospital polices regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices
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 Practices appropriate utilization of the organization&rsquo;s resources
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 Leads ward rounds; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice
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 Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures
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 Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required
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 Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required
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 Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients
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 Ensures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent
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 Accepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals
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 Participates in and supports the Consultant Physician in ensuring the provision of out of hours on call) coverage on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as required
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 Communicates clinical information to patients and the patient&rsquo;s family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner
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 Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care
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 Performs other clinical as assigned
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 Helps support quality improvement initiatives within the Division
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 Supports a culture of regular audit and encourages the use of audit results for improving clinical practice
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 Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents
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 Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication
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 Promoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff (required)
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 Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry
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 Participates in clinical research and publication
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 Corresponding Activities performed by the role
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 Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SSMC facilities policies
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 Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames
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 Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy
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 Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and also with other departments/sections within the facility
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 Performing any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic of the role
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 Adhering to requirements of the Occupational Health and safety guidelines and infection control guidelines
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 Understanding and adhering to emergency preparedness plans/policies
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 Recognizing the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position
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 Dressing appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with the Occupational Health and Safety policies
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 Building key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care
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 Complying with any regulations related to mentoring, training and development of UAE nationals staff
 
 
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 Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 Experience :-
 
 
 
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 Tier 1: No additional experience is required post board certification.
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 Tier 2: NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in an internationally accredited institute.
 
 
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 UAE Nationals:
 
 
 
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 No additional experience required post board certification
 
 
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 For UAE Nationals + Non-UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs:
 
 
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 No experience required post board certification
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 C. Tier 3: NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in an internationally accredited institute
 
 
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 Educational Qualification: Required:
 
 
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 Qualifications from Tier 1 OR
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 Qualifications from Tier 2 OR
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 Qualifications from Tier 3
 
 
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 Current national license or equivalent
 
 
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Specialist Physician-General Medicine

Staff Nurse-Burns OR

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Staff Nurse-Emergency Room

Staff Nurse-Tower B6 - Medical Wing

Specialist Physician-General Medicine

Staff Nurse-Burns OR