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Summary of Main

Duties and Responsibilities

To assess patient needs, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of patient care in the OT complex. Direct junior and auxiliary team members Provide safe quality ethical nursing care in accordance with the Hospital, international and federal standards and regulations

• Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS)
• Complies with all UHS policies, procedures and fire regulations
• Participates in all aspects of the International Accreditation program to assist UHS to attain and maintain international accreditation standards
• Performs nursing practice in line with the facility, MOH, JCI and FDON policies, procedures and standards
• Prioritizes patients’ individual needs and delegates aspects of nursing care to other nursing team members within his/her scope of professional practice
• Performs nursing care in response to the patient’s needs, treatment plan and nursing care plan, supported by nursing knowledge and current best practice
• Assists in the preparation of the OT, review Surgeons preference card and ensure all required equipment is available
• Check the patient into the OT utilizing the approved UHS pre-op checklist
• Assist with the transferring and positioning of patient
• Participate and if required lead with the “Time Out” protocol for all OT cases, ensuring correct documentation
• Perform a pre-op scrub as per OT policy
• Ensure strict adherence to sterility guidelines when gloving and gowning self and others
• Ensure strict adherence to all agreed infection control protocols
• Assist surgeon with skin preparation and draping of the patient
• Perform pre-operative count as per UHS policy
• Ensure correct sponge and instrument count, utilizing UHS agreed protocols
• Assist surgeon as required through surgery, operating within agreed scope of practice
• Remove and dispose all disposable drapes, instruments and extras in accordance with infection control policy
• Return used non-disposable instruments to CSSD on the covered OT back table
• Act as liaison between the scrub team and other OT and hospital staff, updating information regarding the progress of surgery, follow up from Laboratory and Radiology as required
• Documents the nursing care of each patient from admission to discharge in accordance to facility medical record and documentation policy
• Assists and provides documented patient and family health education, based upon the individual nursing care plan of the patient
• Ensures patient environment is safe for patients and staff by utilizing infection control practices, adhering to International patient safety goals and following facility health and safety policies
• Collaborates with the Multi-disciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to ensure quality care is delivered
• Adhere to the safe administration of medication policy within the facility, administering prescribed medications, including narcotics as per scope of practice
• Monitors the condition of patient and reports any changes to appropriate personnel
• Ensures the traceability of endoscopic devices and disinfection processes
• Ensures all infection control protocols are strictly adhered to in the Endoscopy unit, including correct sterilization of instruments
• Perform endoscopy-related management tasks in connection with   scheduling, room availability, endoscopes and equipment, operators, and   the various types of procedures that are carried out
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress
• Utilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments, reporting any damages, equipment malfunctioning to the Bio – Medical department and nurse in charge immediately
• Participates in nursing continuous quality improvement initiatives, in service education programmes, unit meetings and committee functions as assigned by nurse in charge
• Initiates emergency, safety practices and fire safety measures as necessary
• Reports all incidents through agreed channels and chain of command, ensuring Incident report is completed, submitted to nurse in charge and any immediate action required taken
• Maintains unit stock/consumables, crash cart stock, in accordance with facility policy on medication expiry dates and safe location of consumable items
• Maintains and adheres to patient confidentiality at all times
• Responsible for attendance to yearly mandatory training as scheduled on mandatory training calendar
• Responsible for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating knowledge through educational activities
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned (within scope of practice)

• The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment Contract

Position

Requirements/Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing holding a BSc Nursing /Diploma of Nursing, not less than 3 years study duration
• Minimum 2 years post-graduation experience with at least 1 years in current specialty (OT)
• BLS certificate

Desirable

• Advanced Life support

Responsible for application and removal of casts including complex casting and orthopedic splints and devices.

Typically involved in the team assessment of patient needs and fitting/finishing services of patients that may fall in all age groups neonatal to geriatrics

Ensures the proper maintenance, record keeping, and ordering of tools, equipment and/or inventory. 

This position requires a fundamental knowledge of technical work with orthopedic bracing and casting related activities. Positions allocated to this level are responsible for application, modification, repair and fitting of a wide variety of casts, splints and braces. Casting activities include application of upper and lower extremity casts from simple to complex using a variety of materials; arrange, assemble and adjust traction equipment; apply and adjust braces and splints; and remove sutures and staples. The Casting Technician will also assist in stocking and ordering of supplies. Clinical work is performed under the general supervision of a licensed patient care professional- or supervisory staff.

JOB REQUIREMENT: 

Prior experience as a Casting Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Orthopedic Surgical Technician and other related profession.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Knowledge of orthopedic devices and their usage, fracture casting techniques.  Effective written and oral communication skills.  Tolerance to an acute care setting.  Ability to work as a team member.  Self motivated, but open to instruction and new ideas.  Familiarity or ability to learn with medical terminology.  Knowledge of and ability to implement aseptic technique.  Demonstrated computer experience, including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Job Summary & Responsibilities
- A leading medical and cosmetic facility in Dubai is looking for a Laser Therapist Nurse with extensive experience to join their team on a full-time basis.
- Must have at least 2 year of experience as a Laser Therapist
- Must be licensed MOH/DHA/HAAD

Responsibilities
- Consult patients to assess their concerns regarding appearance and the services they desire.
- Performing skin analysis and evaluation to determine laser treatments
- Administering laser procedures, which include but not limited to, Hair Removal, Treatment of Pigmented Lesions and Thread Veins, Facial/ Skin Rejuvenation, Active Acne, Chemical Resurfacing, Wrinkle Reduction),
- Developing treatment plans for patients with on-going follow-ups
- Obtaining applicable medical history and maintaining records
- Performing the required procedures in a time-efficient manner while maintaining a pleasant attitude
- Advising and coordinating with clients on all aspects of procedures and answer any questions or concerns they may have in a professional and friendly manner
- Promoting clinic services and its products
- Ensuring high-level of care to patients, and working towards achieving clinic's set financial targets.