Position: Nurse (Diabetic/Endocrine Setting)
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Provide direct patient care and coordinate care-related activities using the nursing process. Focus on adult and geriatric populations.
- Diagnostic Testing: Perform Point-of-Care (POC) testing for HbA1C and Ketone levels, contributing to immediate and real-time diagnostic information.
- Testing Procedures: Conduct quick and efficient tests to assess HbA1C and Ketone levels, ensuring prompt evaluation and effective care.
- Care Coordination: Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, ensuring age-appropriate, patient-centered care.
- Critical Care Assessment: Perform continuous critical care assessments to identify physical and psychological needs of patients and families.
- Documentation & Records: Document all assessments, interventions, and relevant data according to hospital standards.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care and meet patient needs.
- Transfer Plans: Initiate and manage appropriate transfer plans based on patient requirements.
- Safety & Infection Control: Maintain a safe environment, adhere to infection control protocols, and ensure proper handling and administration of medications.
- Competency & Education: Maintain clinical competency and participate in ongoing educational activities, including completing mandatory certifications and unit-based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (minimum 3 years full-time course duration) or equivalent qualification.
- Registered Nurse license from countries such as Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, or Australia. UAE nationals may be exempt from experience requirements.
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or other relevant certifications.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of postgraduate experience in a Diabetic/Endocrine setting.
- Knowledge and skills in patient assessment and providing age-appropriate care.
- Experience with Point-of-Care testing for HbA1C and Ketone levels.
- Additional Skills:
- Strong communication, coordination, and planning abilities.
- Proficiency in performing critical care assessments and recognizing potential issues early.
- Experience in providing education and support to patients and families.