Job description

These must be upheld in accordance with the UAE Code of Conduct, Scope of Practice and licensure as per the regulator. 

The post holder will:

• Always speak up if safety is a concern

  
  

• Treat all patients with kindness, respect and compassion

  
  

• Recognize and work within the limits of their own competence

  
  

• Take responsibility for their own actions

  
  

• Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure patients receives the safest, most effective care possible

  
  

• Perform additional duties when required

  
  

Education and Training:

• Ensure relevant training and competency is undertaken to deliver care safely.

  
  

• Maintain up-to-date mandatory training requirements.

  
  

• Follow and comply with the NMC Nurse Competency Matrix / Framework, relevant to their role profile.

  
  

• Be willing to learn new clinical skills and actively contribute to the learning culture through attendance of journal clubs and professional development programs.

  
  

• Support and supervise pre-registration and new nurses and other health care workers when required.

  
  

• Participate in teaching, mentorship and preceptorship when required.

  
  

• Participate in clinical supervision of student nurses, newly graduated nurses, newly hired experienced nurses, return to practice nurses and nurses undergoing cross-training or upskilling.

  
  

• Participate in Performance Improvement Plans when required.

  
  

• Share knowledge and skill with others, to improve patient care and services.

  
  

• Ensure they are skilled, trained and competent before using any medical device.

  
  

• Involve patients in their own healthcare and recovery through education, awareness and positive reinforcement.

  
  

Quality Assurance and Governance:

• Speak up, if something isn't right.

  
  

• Maintain awareness of and comply with, the NMC Policies and Procedures

  
  

• Participate in all activities related to DOH/DHA/MOH/MOHAP and NMC Quality Improvement when required.

  
  

• Uphold the regulatory and accreditation standards.

  
  

• Continually seek to improve the service of and care delivery for patients and their families.

  
  

• Report and notify all untoward/serious and near miss incidents to your direct line manager and then through the incident reporting system in a timely manner.

  
  

• Cooperate with all investigations and audits when requested to do so in the interest of developing a learning culture and seeking to improve care and services.

  
  

• Promote customer service based on NMC patient satisfaction results.

  
  

• Share best practices and quality patient outcomes through audit.

  
  

• Be aware of the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes measured through Nursing Sensitive Key Performance Indicators and external benchmarks.

  
  

• Contribute to a positive practice environment, upholding the six standards of ANCC Pathway to Excellence®.

  
  

Professional:

• 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.

  
  

Equality and Diversity: 

• The post holder is required to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in service delivery and employment practices. All employees must comply with NMC equality and diversity policies, procedures and initiatives.

  
  

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC): 

• IPC is everyone’s responsibility. All staff are required to read and implement the NMC IPC Policy and Strategy to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness at all times, thus reducing the risk of infection in patients, staff and visitors.

  
  

• The strictest hand hygiene compliance encompassing, 5 moments of hand hygiene, bare below the elbows and environmental care, will be expected of all staff, including the post holder, at all times.

  
  

Safeguarding Children: 

• NMC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. 

  
  

• Please refer to Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 (Wadeema’s Law) 

  
  

  https://www.khda.gov.ae/CMS/WebParts/TextEditor/Documents/Children_Law_English.pdf

  
  

• Comply with OSHMS instructions, policies and safe working procedures.

  
  

• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.

  
  

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.

  
  

• Not wilfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety.

  
  

• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments.

  
  

• Report OSH Hazards, incidents, near misses and issues.

  
  

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible.

  
  

• Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills.

  
  

• Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained.

  
  

• Adhere to Proper Manual Handling Techniques - Consistently apply safe manual handling practices in all patient care activities to minimize the risk of injury to oneself and patients.

  
  

• Utilize Proper Body Mechanics - Employ appropriate body mechanics when lifting, transferring, or assisting patients, and while moving equipment (e.g., wheelchairs) to prevent strain and injury.

  
  

• Reduce Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards - Actively mitigate risks of slips, trips, and falls by maintaining a clear and hazard-free environment, wearing supportive, non-slip footwear, and promptly removing obstacles from walkways.

  
  

• Ensure Equipment Safety and Report Malfunctions - Verify that all equipment used in patient care is in safe working condition before each use. Promptly report any malfunctions or safety concerns according to facility protocols.

  
  

• Initiate Emergency, Safety, and Fire Safety Protocols as Needed - Follow established protocols for emergency situations, including safety practices and fire safety measures, and respond to incidents in accordance with OSH and hospital guidelines.

  
  

Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS) Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities:

Nurse Specific Responsibilities:

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Information and Cyber Security (ADHICS) Responsibilities:

• Adhere to information systems policies and procedures as the Health Care Organization requires.

  
  

• Ensure that documentation in the health record reflects accuracy, integrity and authenticity.

  
  

• Follow security and privacy policies and procedures when using networks, including intranet and Internet.

  
  

• Follow confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information.

  
  

• Maintain data integrity and validity within an information system.

  
  

• Report any possible breaches of confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.

  
  

• Apply departmental and organizational data and information system security policies

  
  

• Use basic word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop presentation applications as applicable to your work.

  
  

• Demonstrate proficiency in the Windows operating environment.

  
  

• Demonstrate use of email, addressing, forwarding, attachments, netiquette.

  
  

Business Continuity Management Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities:

• Achieving an adequate level of general awareness regarding business continuity.

  
  

• Being aware of the contents of their service areas disaster recovery plan and any specific role or responsibilities allocated.

  
  

• Participating actively in the business continuity programme when required

  
  

• Ensuring information governance standards conti