Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description

· Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife, contribute to the overall planning and

delivery of nursing/midwifery care for patients ensuring a patient cantered approach to care.

· Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, assist in the activities of daily living for

patients in accordance with the patient care plan e.g. distribution of patient meals and assisting patients with

hygiene needs.

· Maintain a high standard of nursing/midwifery care for patients, working within evidence-based guidelines

and unit specific competencies.

· Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support the patients’ dignity and rights at

all times.

· Ensure the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife is informed of vital sign observations and care provided for

patients and document appropriately.

· Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition and reactions to different aspects of care to a

Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife immediately.

· Respond to emergencies according to the organization’s policies and procedures

· Facilitate post discharge clinic visits and/or tests as required including scheduling follow-up and referral

appointments

· Help arrange patient transportation as required.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

Essential: the post holder must

· Have an appropriate license to work as an assistant nurse/assistant midwife in the relevant regulatory health

authority with all the qualification 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

· Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)

DESIRABLE: The post holder should have:

· Evidenced ability to work as part of an inter-professional team

· Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the electronic medical record platform for clinical

documentation

· Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

Medical / Healthcare / Diagnostics / Medical Devices

Department / Functional Area

Doctor / Nurse / Paramedics / Hospital Technicians / Medical Research